Rain is falling steadily ahead of today's second Chappell-Hadlee one-day international between New Zealand and Australia in Napier. The match is due to start at 2pm, but could be delayed with some forecasts suggesting inclement weather will linger until 4pm. However, cricket fans are becoming accustomed to matches being disrupted in the region and the local proverb "if you want to be break a drought, schedule a cricket match" has gained further traction. Last year's ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan was one example. nzherald.co.nz will live blog the second ODI from 1.30pm while Radio Sport and the Alternative Commentary Collective will both provide live commentary from Napier.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2017 21:42 UTC