The 2004 NatWest Series was a One Day International cricket tri-series sponsored by the National Westminster Bank that took place in England between 24 June and 10 July 2004.

The teams which finished in the top two positions following the group stages qualified for the final, which New Zealand won by defeating the West Indies at Lord's on 10 July by 107 runs.

On a slow Lord's pitch,[3] New Zealand started their innings with a 120 run opening partnership between captain Stephen Fleming and Nathan Astle, before the former was dismissed by Dwayne Bravo for 67.

Scott Styris fell for a single run soon after, before Hamish Marshall and Craig McMillan came together to add 71 for the fourth wicket.

With the match seemingly headed for a reserve day, the rain stopped and play resumed with the West Indies on 159/9.