The men’s Big Bash League game between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers was abandoned after just 41 deliveries because of an unsafe pitch.
The Scorchers were 30-2 in Geelong when the umpires stopped play to inspect the pitch.
The players were taken off and the game was later abandoned, which was greeted with boos from the fans.
Renegades batter Aaron Finch said there was concern about the bounce from a wet patch on the pitch.
A lot of rain had fallen in the Geelong area over the previous 24 hours which made preparation difficult for groundstaff at the stadium.
“It’s just bouncing ridiculously,” Finch, who was wearing a microphone for TV commentary, said.
“If that’s bouncing on line with someone’s body or their head, that could cause some real issues.”
The Perth Scorchers are defending champions in the event.
