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The hosts made 168 for four from their reduced allocation of 22 overs, with the Black Caps handed a revised target of 156 from 20.

They looked poised to clinch the decisive fifth and final ODI at 123 for six from 14 overs when the rain returned to Brisbane, forcing the match to be abandoned.

Brad Haddin and Callum Ferguson struck unbeaten half-centuries in Australia's innings but New Zealand will feel hard done by as they needed just 33 runs off 30 balls and still had two power-plays up their sleeve.

Opener Martin Guptill was the star after smashing an unbeaten 64 from 34 balls to put the Kiwis within sight of a famous victory.

Debutant Brendon Diamanti provided solid support with a timely 26 off 22 as the pair put on an unbeaten 50-run stand.

The series finished all tied up at two apiece after the Australians clawed their way back from a 2-0 deficit to set up the decider.