June 2 (CRICKETNMORE) - The second match of Champions Trophy between Australia and New Zealand ended in no result due to rain at Edgbaston on Friday.
Captain Kane Williams scored a fine century as New Zealand posted 291 all out in 45 overs. Rain in the interval between innings revised the victory target of 235 from 33 overs, and they limped to 53 for three in nine overs before the heavens opened for a final time and the game was abandoned.
Hosts England top the pool with two points, New Zealand and Australia have one each, and Bangladesh are on zero.
Earlier New Zealand skipper Williamson won the toss and opted to bat. Williamson smashed a brilliant 100 off 97 balls. He put on 77 with opener Luke Ronchi (65) and 99 for the third wicket with Ross Taylor (46) before he was run out the ball after reaching his ton.
Sahir