Central Districts look set to extend their lead heading into the final day of their State Championship match at the Basin Reserve with second placed Wellington 261 for 5 in reply to Central's first innings of 523.
First innings points will be the only points on offer in the rain affected match.
Going into the last day in Hamilton, Northern Districts are 45 for 2 in their second innings, a lead of 210 over Canterbury.
After 2 days at Eden Park, Auckland are 288 for 2 in reply to Otago's first innings of 418.
