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.