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SA vs WI highlights ICC CWC 2019: Match abandoned due to rain, wet outfield

South Africa were staring at another batting collapse when Sheldon Cottrell picked two early wickets but the rain intervened and the match could not be played after that

Sheldon Cottrell celebrates in his usual style after taking a wicket

Sheldon Cottrell celebrates in his usual style after taking a wicket

The today's match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 19) between South Africa and West Indies at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton was abandoned due to rain. With this, both the teams get a point each.

A disarrayed South Africa Cricket team were in for another collapse as West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell scalped Hashim Amla and Aiden Markram early. South Africa were 29/2 in 7.3 overs when rain intervened and play was stopped.

It is the second time in four days that a match was abandoned due to rain. The match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was also abandoned at Bristol on June 7.

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8:56 PM

Match abandoned, a point each to South Africa and West Indies

South Africa were staring at another collapse when rain intervened and te macth could not be played afterwards. With this, both South Africa and West Indies take a point each. This is the second washout in four days. That's it for the day!
8:49 PM

UPDATE: MATCH ABANDONED

8:26 PM

Rain returns!!

8:12 PM

There will be another inspection at 3:45pm (local time)

8:06 PM

UPDATE: Some of the covers have been removed

7:23 PM

Official inspection from umpires at 15:15 (local time)

7:07 PM

Light drizzle at Bristol yet again

It's started raining again!!
6:47 PM

Rain has stopped but it's not over yet

The rain has stopped and the groundstaff are on the field. However, more rain is forecast at 4pm (local time).
6:08 PM

The cut-off time for a T20 game is is 21:30 IST.

The cut-off time for a T20 game is is 21:30 IST.
6:03 PM

No relief yet, Game not to resume anytime soon

5:31 PM

Light drizzle at Bristol

Covers unlikely to be removed soon as there is still light drizzle at Bristol
4:40 PM

Covers are still on

As per the latest visuals, covers are still on and it's still raining at Bristol. Looks like the next 20-30 minutes are going to  be like this.
3:44 PM

Down comes the rain

3:42 PM

Meanwhile, here's what you can do before the match starts

3:41 PM

Slight drizzle and covers are on, players are off the field. Stay tuned we'll keep you updated

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First Published: Jun 10 2019 | 1:57 PM IST