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Day Three washed out

Afp, Durban

Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:00 AM Last update on: Mon Aug 22, 2016 03:12 PM

Field marshalls and workers pull a cover onto the pitch as rain delays start. Photo: AFP

A wet outfield prevented any play on the third day of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Kingsmead on Sunday.

New Zealand remained on 15 for two in reply to South Africa's first innings total of 263.

Rain, which started falling at lunchtime on Saturday, continued through Saturday and into Sunday morning.

After an inspection by the umpires at midday (1000 GMT), it was announced that underfoot conditions remained treacherous, with water coming up to the surface.

Following a further inspection two hours later, it was decided conditions would not improve in time for play to get under way.