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ENG vs IND 4th Match, WC Warm-Up 2023

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Match Abandoned/without a ball bowled

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Rain is following the reign(rain)-ing champions it seems. And once again it's the showers that reign supreme in a warm-up fixture between England and India. Both teams still have a warm-up game to go before the original action kicks off on October 5.

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5:33 PM IST, Local Time: It's official!! The match has been abandoned due to rain.

5:30 PM IST, Local Time: The two umpires with an umbrella stroll into the field to have an inspection of the ground. Things do not look so promising but the officials have to do their task.

4:53 PM IST | It continues to drizzle and the waiting game continues.

4:32 PM IST | Some positives!! The rain has eased off. It has converted into a steady drizzle now. A huge cheer in the stadium as the floodlights came on.

Amol Karhadkar (A renowned Journalist of the Hindu): "So far, it's only the bottom-most tier of the press box where the water has seeped in. The storm doesn't look like subsiding any time soon. And the hoardings from above- 2- are smashing the glass of the press box frequently."

As per a report, the players of both teams were seen to return back to the hotel in their team bus. That should be the sign that it's going to be done and dusted soon. But we are still to hear an official saying from the broadcasters.

3:44 PM IST |As per reports. Due to the consistent downpour, the match is likely to be abandoned!! No official news yet but the signs are so.

4:06 PM IST: The cut-off time for the match to begin is 7.30 PM Local Time. Still no movement from the groundsmen as it continues to drizzle. The groundsmen will need at least 90 mins to prepare the ground.

3:31 PM IST: It's still drizzling and the covers are firmly in place.

3:00 PM IST| It's still raining heavily at the moment. Some flashes of lightning have accompanied as well.

02:54 IST| There isn't much positive news to share from Barspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The drizzle persists, casting a shadow over the stadium, making it quite dim. The wait for the game to start is ongoing. Please stay tuned for further updates...

The current scene in roads of Guwahati 👇

Ayan: Most Runs: Shubman Gill, Most Wickets: Mitchell Starc

Hitesh: Pakistan fans would be really, happy seeing that someone has picked Shaheen Shah Afridi as Highest Wicket Taker. But interestingly no one has picked Babar Azam as the Highest Runs Scorer, he is the number 1 ODI batter at the moment.

Akshay: He can be but I don't think he will get any stumping dismissals to his name. Pakistan's spinners have been very poor leading into the World Cup.