So, there you go! Unfortunately, the match has been called off. This is the second match of the ICC CWC 2019 that is affected by rain. Both South Africa and West Indies, get a point each. Interestingly, first points for South Africa in this tournament. Here's how the CWC 2019 Points Table stands.
Update: Umpires walked onto the ground for second inspection but it started raining again! The inspection is now delayed and we fear the game might be official called off. However, we are still one hour behind the cut-off time for a 20-over game. Hope is on!
Update: The umpires has had first inspection and were not sure about the conditions. So, there will be another inspection at 3:45pm, which is 08:15pm IST. Stay connected till then! Meanwhile, read everything on Yuvraj Singh's retirement here.
While it's raining down at the Hampshire Bowl, why don't you sit back and enjoy highlights of Yuvraj Singh's famous innings that helped India knock the holders Australia out of the 2011 World Cup?
Yuvraj announced his retirement from international cricket earlier today. pic.twitter.com/eJnv7SzzNh— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 10, 2019
Update: Umpire Inspection is scheduled at 15:15 local, 19:45 IST. Meanwhile, rain appears to have made its way back. And so are covers back on the field.
Update: The news coming in from Southampton is that rain has stopped and groundsmen has started draining work. Hopefully, rain stays away now. Stay tuned!
Update: It continues to rain in Southampton. Though not with much intensity. The cut-off time for a 20-over game is 17:00 local which is 21:30 IST. So, we have fait amount of time left but it has to stop raining first! Stay on this page, we will be back with another update.
Update: It is raining heavily in Southampton. So any chances of resuming the play have gone down the drain as of now!
#SAvWI - UPDATE:
The covers are still on the pitch in Southampton with no official word as to when play could resume or when overs will start getting deducted. The Proteas are on 29/2 with Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock at the crease ☂️🌧️#FuelTheFire #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/V5ERM56z2s— SuperSport🏏 (@SuperSportTV) June 10, 2019
It has started to rain and players are walking off the field. The pitch area is being covered. The rain is not heavy but is expected to stay for a long time. Hope it doesn't! Stay on this page for updates.
OUT! Sheldon Cottrell strikes again! Aiden Markram was looking to push it down the leg side, he gloves it to the wicket-keeper. South Africa lose their second wicket. A Markram c Shai Hope b Cottrell 5(10)
Aiden Markram is the new batsmen in for South Africa. The Proteas once again find themselves in trouble early on. Quinton de Kock and Markram now need to out up a partnership.
It is a do or die situation for South Africa. After three back to back defeats, South Africa face a must-win situation in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 19) as they meet West Indies. If Far du Plessis-led side have to stay in contention for a place in the semi-finals, then they need to win this match. Otherwise, things will be get mighty difficult for them. Stay tuned for South Africa vs West Indies (SA vs WI) live score updates. South Africa vs West Indies Cricket Score 15th ODI Match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
South Africa are lagging on ninth place on the ICC CWC 2019 points table just above Afghanistan. After losing their opening match against hosts England, South Africa were handed defeats by Bangladesh and India. With their campaign yet to taste victory, South Africa team will be under pressure as they face unpredictable West Indies side. South Africa vs West Indies, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: Proteas Face Uphill Task vs Windies at Hampshire Bowl.
West Indies have relatively played better cricket than South Africa and have a win under their belt as well. The Jason Holder-led defeated Pakistan handsomely in their opening match but then lost to Australia. However, against the defending champions, West Indies did put in a fight. SA vs WI, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle vs Kagiso Rabada and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at Rose Bowl Cricket Ground.
Meanwhile, this will be the seventh meeting between South Africa and West Indies in the World Cup. South Africa leads the head to head record at World Cups with four wins against two. Since 2007 edition of the World Cup, West Indies have lost to South Africa thrice (2007, 2011 and 2015).