South Africa-New Zealand Test called off

Omnisports 08:02 - 20 August 2016

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With no play for three days due to a wet outfield, the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand has ended in a draw.

There will be no play on day five of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Durban, with a wet outfield resulting in the match ending in a draw.

Drizzle ended play early on the second day with the Black Caps 15-2 in their first innings at Kingsmead and, although the wicket was dry enough for play, soggy patches elsewhere have ended any chance of further play.

Stand-in South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said: "[It's] very disappointing. We were dying to get out there, but we respect the decision.

"It's a hard decision. Player safety comes first and that's why the umpires make the call."