NZ v WI 2020: New Zealand register 2-0 series win as rain abandons third T20I

Only 2.2 overs were bowled in West Indies’ innings before a downpour forced players from the field.

The third and final T20I between New Zealand and West Indies got abandoned due to heavy rain in Mount Maunganui on Monday (November 30), giving the hosts a 2-0 series win.

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first but only 2.2 overs were bowled in West Indies’ innings before a downpour forced players from the field.

The umpires finally called off the fixture two hours later with no sign of a break in the weather.

Since New Zealand had won the first T20I by 5 wickets and second T20I by 72 runs, they clinched the series.

Kiwi speedster Lockie Ferguson earned the Player-of-the-Series award for his seven wickets in the series.

Both the teams will now feature in two Tests, starting on Thursday (December 3) in Hamilton.