First India vs S.Africa T20I abandoned due to rain

First India vs S.Africa T20I abandoned due to rain

Dharamsala: Ground staff clearing water from the plastic sheets during rains ahead of the first T20I match between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sep 15, 2019. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)

Dharamsala: A view of the pitch at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium covered with plastic sheets during rains ahead of the first T20I match between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sep 15, 2019. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)

Dharamsala: Spectators shield themselves with umbrellas during rains ahead of the first T20I match between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sep 15, 2019. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)

Dharamsala, Sep 15 (IANS) The first T20I between India and South Africa that was to be played here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium on Sunday was abandoned without a ball played due to rain.

Intermittent rains throughout the day coupled with puddles of water on the covers meant that even the coin toss could not take place.

The three-match series now moves to Mohali where the second T20I will be played on Wednesday. The match is scheduled for a 7 p.m. (IST) start.

--IANS

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