Blackcaps batsman Ross Taylor agrees with the decision to abandon the second Chappell-Hadlee trophy match against Australia in Napier, calling it "one of the wettest outfields" he has seen.
Speaking to RadioLIVE, Taylor said it was not surprising the match got called off.
"It was pretty wet to be fair," Taylor told Brendon Telfer.
"We were all very surprised with how wet it was and it was one of the wettest outfields I've been on.
"Hopefully the weather can play its part when we play South Africa, and then during the winter they can address the [drainage] situation."
It is the second match in the last two years which has been abandoned due to rain at McClean Park and Taylor hopes the ground staff can find a solution to the drainage issues at the stadium.
"Hawke's Bay is one of the sunniest places in New Zealand and the farmers are the only ones who are happy when the Blackcaps turn up because they know it's going to rain!
"It's one of my favourite grounds to play on from a batting perspective, knowing the wicket is always going to be good."
Sunday's third and final ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton is a must-win if the Blackcaps are to take back the Chappell-Hadlee. Anything less and Australia will retain the trophy.
If the Blackcaps are to win they will have to shut down Australia's now not-so-secret weapon Marcus Stoinis.
In just his second ODI for Australia, the 27-year old smashed 146 not out and nearly won the match on his own, hitting 11 sixes while taking 3-30 with the ball.
Taylor believes limiting the contribution of Stoinis is key to victory in Hamilton on Sunday.
"His innings was the most unique innings ever considering it's only his second ever match.
"He also took the wickets of [Martin] Guptill and [Kane] Williamson, who are a key part of our batting line-up."
"You have to feel sorry for him as he nearly won it single-handedly and that never happens for a guy batting a number seven.
"He was only one strike away from tying the match. We were lucky to be on the right side of the result."
Tomorrow's series decider is due to start at 11am and the Blackcaps will have to win without opening batsman Martin Guptill, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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