Rawalpindi, Feb 25
Relentless rain had the final say as the much-anticipated England-South Africa clash was abandoned without a ball being bowled, forcing both teams to settle for a point each. With showers persisting since morning and no respite in sight, the grounds staff were left with no chance to make the field playable before the cut-off time of 1932 hrs IST. The washout has thrown Group B into further uncertainty, making tomorrow’s England-Afghanistan match a virtual knockout. The team that loses will be the third to bow out of the tournament, adding immense stakes to the contest. Meanwhile, Lahore has also been experiencing rain, raising concerns over further disruptions. However, organisers and fans will be hoping for improved conditions to allow play to proceed as scheduled.
