It's as welcoming a sight to cricket fans as a Pune first day pitch or a blow to the box. The prospect of the third test between the Black Caps and South Africa in Hamilton, starting Saturday, being affected by rain is looking probable. Saturday: Rain becoming persistentSunday: RainMonday: Rain with light windsTuesday: Showers with light windsWednesday: Showers. Over at weatherwatch.co.nz, things look slightly more positive for Saturday and Sunday, however showers are still expected at points in the day, followed by thunderstorms on Monday. South Africa led the three-match series 1-0 heading into the final test in Hamilton, with the Black Caps needing to beat the Proteas for the first time since 2004 to even the series.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 21, 2017 17:37 UTC