England Lions heading for a draw with New South Wales XI after rain and bad light

Only 26.2 overs were possible in Wollongong on Wednesday, which ended with the tourists 202 for five and still trailing by 203 in their first innings.

Hampshire batsman Sam Northeast and Durham bowler Brydon Carse extended their unbeaten partnership to 83 before bad light stopped play as the hosts failed to add a wicket.

The final day will start at 9.30am local time (10.30pm GMT).