Play called off in tour opener

Umpires have called off play on the second day of New Zealand's opening cricket tour match in Brisbane due to heavy rain.

The tourists were hoping to resume at eight for 297 in their four-day opener against the Queensland Academy but the Allan Border Field was under water when the players arrived this morning.

Ground staff attempted to soak up the surface water but play was officially abandoned for the day shortly before 12.30pm (AEST).

The match will resume at 9.30 tomorrow morning, weather permitting, with New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming unbeaten on 133 and Daryl Tuffey not out 12.