Rain disrupts final T20I between South Africa and Pakistan
What's the story
The final T20I match of the series between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, was abandoned due to continuous rain. The game was first delayed by lightning strikes in the vicinity. Despite the stadium's superb drainage system, a steady drizzle set in, and no play was possible. South Africa had earlier won the three-match series, taking a 2-0 lead. Here's more.
Game cancelation
Match called off after 2-hour delay
The match was officially called off two hours after the scheduled start time due to unimproved weather conditions. An official inspection was announced when the rain briefly stopped, but it resumed before anything could be done. The decision to abandon the game was marked by South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan shaking hands by the dugouts.
Series conclusion
South Africa clinch T20I series victory
As mentioned, with the final match getting canceled, South Africa sealed the three-match T20I series 2-0. The Proteas had earlier won the first game by 11 runs and the second match by seven wickets. The teams will now move to Paarl for the first of three ODIs, followed by matches in Cape Town and Johannesburg.