India vs SA: Start of first ODI delayed due to rain

DN Bureau

The start of the first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa has been delayed by half-an-hour due to rain here on Thursday. Read more on Dynamite News:

First ODI delayed due to rain
First ODI delayed due to rain


Lucknow: The start of the first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa has been delayed by half-an-hour due to rain here on Thursday.

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The city has been experiencing rain for the past couple of days. Heavy showers are expected throughout the day.

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"Rain delay! After an early inspection, the Toss and Match Time for the #INDvSA Lucknow ODI has been pushed by half an hour," the BCCI tweeted.

The match will now begin at 2pm IST and the toss will take place at 1:30pm instead of 1pm.

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The Indian team's optional practice session was also cancelled due to heavy rains on Wednesday (PTI)










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