Some cricket also broke out at the University Oval yesterday, much to the relief of these brave fans on the embankment.
New Zealand’s opening ODI against Bangladesh was a stop-start affair.
The weather made several unwelcome interruptions.
Will Young and Tom Latham put on a New Zealand record third-wicket partnership against Bangladesh of 171 to get the home side through to 239 for seven from 30 overs.
Young went on to score 105 from 84 balls.
The visitors chased a revised target of 245 and fell 45 runs short.
Most of the 1700-strong crowd left during the worst of the rain interruptions. Those who filtered back in when the game resumed, and the few hardy souls who waited it out, were rewarded with some powerful batting.
New Zealand whacked 128 off the last 10 overs. Bangladesh pressed hard in places but lost too many wickets trying to keep pace with required run rate.
But it was the kind of day when short pants and weather-proof parkers were an equally sound wardrobe choice.
For those who went with just the first option, there was some improvising required.
Mostly that meant introducing yourself to someone with precious space under an umbrella still available.
