Snedden: Westpac will be ready for third ODI

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) officials have given Westpac Stadium the thumbs-up for the third New Zealand - South Africa ODI after an inspection of the weather-affected ground.

Martin Snedden, the chief executive, said that the ground was in good condition, barring dampness in the field, which was expected to dry out in time for the game on Friday.

"NZC high performance manager John Reid inspected the ground today and he was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the ground given the recent high levels of rain in Wellington," Snedden said. "The wicket looks good and Trevor Jackson [the groundsman] is comfortable that the dampness in the outfield will dry out over the next couple of days. He is confident everything will be ready for this Friday provided the weather is reasonable."