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SA vs WI 1st ODI, SA vs WI 2023
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Match Abandoned/without toss due to rain
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That's a wrap from our side as well. We appreciate your participation. Deepak Prakash here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Arijit Kundu and scorer Yogesh Kumar. Cheers!
8:19 PM IST | That's it, Fans had eagerly awaited the start of the first match of the 3-match series between South Africa and West Indies at Buffalo Park, East London. However, their hopes were dashed as the match was abandoned without the toss or a ball being bowled due to heavy rain. The ground crew worked tirelessly to try and get the pitch ready for play, but the rain continued to pour down relentlessly.
Now, the focus shifts to the second ODI match scheduled for March 18th, at the same venue and fans are crossing their fingers that the rain stays away.
Now, the focus shifts to the second ODI match scheduled for March 18th, at the same venue and fans are crossing their fingers that the rain stays away.
8:07 PM IST | So, here's the final update. The match has been called off!
7:56 PM IST| The conditions remain constant. We're still waiting for a final outcome.
6:51 PM IST | Gotta feel for the groundsmen at Buffalo Park. They were doing the hard yards, and soon the light drizzle followed. Oh eh, as I say, it gets heavier now ☔️.
6:44 PM IST | The maximum cut-off time for the match to start is 8:00 PM IST. If there's a play, then it would be 20 overs per side.
6:21 PM IST | The rain has stopped. Phew!! That's a hide-and-seek.
6:12 PM IST | The rain has returned back. Seems like we're heading to an abandoned match. Gotta feel for the fans who arrived at the Stadium.
6:03 PM IST | The groundsmen are out in the middle again and the rain has eased off.
5:55 PM IST | Nothing to update as it's still raining and the covers are firmly in place. The waiting game continues.
5:17 PM IST | Sad news, folks! It has started raining cats and dogs here at Buffalo Park, and the covers are back in place.
5:11 PM IST | As the dark clouds gather ominously over the ground, one can only hope they don't unleash their fury on this clash. With the current darkness, the scenes do not look promising.
The last time, South Africa played in Buffalo Park was before Covid-19.
4:38 PM IST | It looks like the rain has eased off as the groundsmen are peeling off the covers. A daunting task awaits the Groundsmen ahead. Well, it hasn't been fully peeled off but spread around so that the ground could be dried quickly.
4:15 PM IST | Here is the official update, the toss is delayed due to rain. The live picture is not satisfying as it is still raining here at Buffalo Park, East London.
3:51 PM IST | It's raining cats and dogs now. The ground is entirely under covers. The drainage here is not great either.
Arijit: As per reports, West Indies are likely to have a separate white ball and red ball coach post this series.
3:49 PM IST | Expect a toss delay today.
3:38 PM IST | Update: The weather at Buffalo Park is not pleasing. It rained since morning and the surroundings are drenched.
Rob Walter is named South Africa's limited overs head coach, ushering in a new era for the Proteas.
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