Rain wipes out final day in New Zealand as South Africa clinch series victory

29 March 2017 04:53

The weather in Hamilton came to South Africa's aid as the final day of the third Test against New Zealand was washed out to give the Proteas a 1-0 series victory.

The Black Caps went into the last day looking to salvage a series-levelling victory after reducing the tourists to 80 for five late on day four - still 95 in arrears after Kane Williamson's brilliant 176 had seen New Zealand amass 489 in their first innings.

But no play was possible as rain forced play to be abandoned at 1.20pm, making South Africa's eight-wicket win in Wellington decisive.

Source: PA