"During our innings it was wet and the top surface was slippery so hopefully we can overcome that and take the toss factor out of it. But the game was evenly poised," McCullum said after New Zealand defeated England by nine runs via Dutchworth Lewis method here.
"It's a funny tournament, both teams are going to need an immense amount of luck to get through. Both teams will be pleased with the performance but we're obviously delighted with the win," he added.
While thunder claps and lightning had started early, on-field umpires Aleem Dar of Pakistan and Paul Reiffel of Australia decided to continue the match for a few minutes, before heavy rains made it impossible to play at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
Losing England captain Stuart Broad was left ruing umpire's decision to allow the game to continue for two more balls in the fifth over despite thunder claps and lightning.
It was McCullum's two sixes and a four in that fifth over which enabled New Zealand to go ahead of England.
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