England vs.South Africa T20 Series ends in Draw After Trent Bridge Washout
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Published: september 3,2023
Not a single ball was bowled as persistent rain forced the abandonment of the series-deciding third T20 International between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge on Sunday. The result leaves the series all square after a frustrating end to the home T20 campaign.
South Africa had claimed the first match in a rain-affected contest, while England emphatically leveled the series with a record-breaking victory at Old trafford.Hopes for a thrilling finale in Nottingham were dashed as conditions deteriorated throughout the afternoon, leading to the umpires’ decision to call off play at approximately 16:20 BST.
Match Details & Timeline
The match was originally scheduled to begin at 14:30 BST. However, rain arrived prior to the toss and continued unabated, making any prospect of play increasingly unlikely. Despite ground staff efforts, the persistent downpour ultimately proved insurmountable.
Looking Ahead: England’s Winter Tours
With the home summer now concluded, England’s attention turns to upcoming tours. An understrength England squad, captained by Jacob Bethell, will embark on a three-match T20 series in Ireland starting this Wednesday.
Following the Ireland series, the white-ball team will travel to New Zealand in October for a packed schedule comprising three One-Day Internationals and three further T20 matches.
