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Day one of Bangladesh-New Zealand 2nd Test washed out

AFP . Wellington
The covers sit on the field as rain causes a delay in the start of the test match during day one of the 2nd Test cricket match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on 8 March 2018. Photo: AFP
The covers sit on the field as rain causes a delay in the start of the test match during day one of the 2nd Test cricket match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on 8 March 2018. Photo: AFP

Persistent rain ruled out any play on day one of the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Wellington on Friday.

Further showers were forecast for Saturday morning, with the weather expected to improve later in the day.

New Zealand lead the three-match series after winning the first Test in Hamilton by an innings and 52 runs.

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