England’s bid to get again to profitable methods on the T20 World Cup towards Ashes rivals Australia could be scuppered by persistent showers at a depressing MCG.
Having suffered a shock defeat in a rain-affected match towards Ireland on the similar venue on Wednesday, England had been seeking to revive their hopes of a top-two end within the Super 12s on Friday night.
Defeat for both England or Australia, each of whom have received and misplaced as soon as of their two event fixtures up to now, would seemingly finish their hopes of progressing to the semi-finals.
But the inclement Melbourne climate may provide each a reprieve for now, with Ireland’s sport towards Afghanistan deserted with no ball bowled on Friday afternoon because the rain by no means abated.
By the time the England-Australia toss was presupposed to happen at 6:30pm native time (8:30am UK), the covers remained on the outfield as a light-weight drizzle continued to fall.
There might be a pitch inspection at 7:30pm (9:30am UK), with the bottom believed to be closely moist below foot, which means a big clear-up is required earlier than the gamers can take to the sector.
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie stated: “I’d be very doubtful if there’s a game played this evening, it’s so wet out there.
“Tonight’s game will probably be abandoned unless there’s a sun somewhere up there. It will be all to play for, for all the teams next week.”
Source: www.impartial.co.uk