India's first T20I against South Africa was washed out due to persistent rain in Dharamsala on Sunday. The official cut off time was 9.46 PM IST but the heavy rain forced the officials to call off the match early. India's build up to the series was exceptional as they clean swept the T20 World Cup holders, the West Indies in their last outing in the shortest format. For South Africa, who are in the midst of a tough transitional phase, players like Temba Bavuma and Anrich Nortje will be looking to grab their opportunities in the absence of seasoned campaigners like Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla.
Highlights between India vs South Africa 1st T20I, straight from Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
- 19:59 (IST)That's it from us!The persistent rain in Dharamsala has led to the officials calling off the game without a ball being bowled. We will be back with the second game on Wednesday which will be played in Mohali. That's it from us, do join us back for the second T20I.
- 19:55 (IST)Match called-off!Heavy rain in Dharamsala has led the officials call off the match early.
- 19:32 (IST)The official cut off time is 9.46 PM!There is plenty of water on the ground and the official cut off time to call off the game is 9.46 PM.
- 19:04 (IST)The conditions are not looking good!It is still pouring down in Dharamsala.
- 18:47 (IST)Pollock isn't too hopeful of any action"Not so sure we going to see any action here tonight...proper," says former South Africa fast bowler Shaun Pollock on Twitter.
- 18:33 (IST)Toss delayed due to rainThe toss has been delayed due to rain in Dharamsala. It's raining quite heavily at the moment.
- 18:24 (IST)Condition doesn't seem too pleasing"Work in progress at the moment to get the ground ready here in Dharamsala," says the BCCI in a tweet.
- 18:16 (IST)Kohli's hunger for victoryAhead of the game, India captain Virat Kohli said his team just want to get on the field and winregardless of the format and venue. "We want to win every game. Whether we play at home, away, any format, we just want to go out there and win," Kohli said.
- 17:56 (IST)Rain makes its appearance in DharamsalaIt has started raining in Dharamsala. We might see a delayed toss.
- 17:36 (IST)Indoor session for Team IndiaThe bad weather had forced the Indian players to practice indoor in Dharamsala on Saturday.
- 17:21 (IST)Rain threat looms largeThe rain-gods might have a say in Dharamsala as the picturesque region in Himachal has seen quite a heavy rain for last two days.
- 17:12 (IST)Hello and welcome!Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I of the three-match series between India and South Africa in Dharamsala.
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