Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, at Birmingham, , May 30 2013 - Ball by Ball Commentary

ABANDONED
(D/N), Birmingham, May 30, 2013, ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Matches
Prev
Next

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

4:06pm: Match has been abandoned. It had rained little bit more, but the outfield isn't looking great. Thanks for tuning in, join us for the next warm-up on June 1st.

Russel Arnold tweets: Inspection at 4.. the sun has broken through and if no more rain we will have a game....6.37 is the latest we can start.

3:30pm: A day of inspections, we have another one coming up at 4.00pm.

2:30pm: Most of the covers are off and the umpires are out and having a look. Umpires have confirmed a second inspection will take place at 3.15pm.

2:00pm Some good news, weather looks good and Super Sopper is working hard to clear the water and the inspection will take place in half-an hour from now.

1:10pm: Pitch inspection confirmed at Edgbaston at 2.30pm

1:00pm: The umpires are out and having a look at the outfield, the super sopper is also doing its work, but the covers are still on. There is a possibility of a 3pm start. They are starting to clear it now. That will take 90 mins. Then they'll take a look.

George Dobell who is just down the road from the ground just confirmed that it has stopped raining but still a long way to go before we can get some play in.

Abdul Qadir: "Any chances for the game to begin at the scheduled time?" - It is unlikely we will start on time.

Hello and welcome to ESPNCricinfo's live coverage of the first warm-up match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, it is raining at the moment and the covers are all on. We will keep you posted as things move along.

AskESPNcricinfo Logo
Instant answers to T20 questions