Match 5, East London, January 28, 2023, 10:30 PM
4/0(2.0ov)
Match Abandoned
Right then, that is it from the game. We only saw two overs in the game courtesy of the rain playing spoilsport here at Buffalo Park. India Women will now play against West Indies Women on Monday, 30th of January before the finals. The game will begin at 6.30 pm IST (1.00 pm GMT). Do join us a bit early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Update 12.59 am IST (7.29 am GMT) - That's it, the inevitable has happened! THE MATCH HAS BEEN CALLED OFF! The rain gods have spoiled the game. The match was a dead rubber though, as both teams have already made their way into the finals.
Update 12.37 am IST (7.07 am GMT) - Nothing much to update and we haven't had any official updates for quite a while now. We will keep you posted if we have anything. Also, the cut-off time for a 5-over game is 1.30 am IST.
Sunday, 29th of January is a big day for Indian Cricket as the U19 India Women will be fighting against U19 England Women in the finals of the ICC Under 19 Women's T20 World Cup. The game will begin at 5.15 pm IST (2.45 am GMT). Do join us for the same as well to cheer for them!
Update 11.47 pm IST (6.17 pm GMT) - It has been more than an hour since the match is interrupted due to rain now, and loss of overs is likely to happen if play resumes! We will keep you posted as soon as we get any updates.
Update 11.30 pm IST (6.00 pm GMT) - Sadly, there is no official update from the ground yet. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Update 11.04 pm IST (5.34 pm GMT) - The waiting game continues. The rain refuses to relent and the covers are still on. We will keep you posted.
Update 10.38 pm IST (5.08 pm GMT) - Oh no, it has started to rain here Buffalo Park and the covers come on. Let's hope it's a passing shower. Stay tuned!
In over# 2
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4
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Nonkululeko Mlaba 4/0(1)
1.6
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Flighted up, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues taps it to the mid off fielder. Ends with a dot.
1.5
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Angles it on off, Jemimah Rodrigues blocks it to the right of the bowler.
1.4
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Bowls it on off, Jemimah Rodrigues blocks it to covers.
1.3
4
FOUR! Excellent timing. Fuller and on off, Jemimah Rodrigues prods forward and caresses it through covers for a boundary. India Women are away!
1.2
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Bowls it outside off, Jemimah Rodrigues misses her stroke.
1.1
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Tosses it up, turns away from the right hander, Jemimah Rodrigues taps it to point.
Nonkululeko Mlaba will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
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Shabnim Ismail 0/0(1)
0.6
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Fuller and outside off, Smriti Mandhana drives it but finds the fielder at covers again. Shabnim Ismail starts off with a maiden!
0.5
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Lands it on off, Smriti Mandhana drives it but finds the fielder at covers.
0.4
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Make it four dots. This time she nearly dragged on. Bowls it fuller, and shapes it in, Smriti Mandhana looks to drive it but gets a thick inside edge as the ball rolls towards the left of the keeper.