A struggling South Africa got their first point of the World Cup after their game against the West Indies was abandoned due to persistent rain yesterday. South Africa were 29 for two in the eighth over when rain stopped play at the Hampshire Bowl and intermittent showers meant no play was possible for the rest of the game.
Both teams shared a point each for the called-off game, giving South Africa their first point of the tournament after three back-to-back losses against England, Bangladesh and India.
The West Indies, who beat Pakistan before losing to Australia, have three points from as many games. The West Indies, who opted to bowl in overcast conditions, were on top before the rain arrived as pacer Sheldon Cottrell removed Hashim Amla (6) and Aiden Markram (5) after the West Indies opted to bowl.
Quinton de Kock and captain Faf du Plessis were batting on 17 and 0 when rain lashed the ground.
“Rain-affected matches are the worst. Both teams wanted a result, but you can’t control the weather,” said du Plessis at the post-match interaction.