The second Twenty20 between New Zealand and Australia was abandoned because of rain on Friday night, leaving the Aussies with a 1-0 lead in the three-match Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series.

Rain delayed the toss by 30 minutes, then returned before the players could take the field.

The match finally started at 6.30pm (AEST) with nine overs per side, but only 13 balls had been bowled when the bad weather returned. Advertisement

New Zealand had won the toss and Australia was 1-16 when play ended.

Despite only having nine overs to bat, Australia hit two runs in the first over due to Matt Henry's clinical bowling.

Mitchell Marsh and Michael Bracewell talk to the umpires. Getty

Jacob Duffy came into the attack, with Travis Head copping a lucky inside edge that went for a boundary.

Before

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