HIGHLIGHTS India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Dharamsala opener abandoned due to rain

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India vs South Africa 1st ODI, Live Cricket Score: Toss delayed due to wet outfield

HIGHLIGHTS India vs South Africa, 1st ODI

HIGHLIGHTS India vs South Africa 1st ODI, Live: That is it from our live coverage of the first IND vs SA ODI from the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The Dharamsala opener has been whitewashed owing persistent rain. The second ODI will be played in Lucknow on March 15, although reports claim that the match will be played in closed doors owing to coronavirus threat. [Scorecard | When and where to watch]

INDIA VS SOUTH AFRICA, 1ST ODI: Match called off

Brief preview: Having suffered a series-sweep at the hands of New Zealand, Team India would look to make amends when they take on a confident South African outfit in the first ODI of the three-match series at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday. [Read full preview here]

India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Match abandoned due to rain

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Mar 12, 2020 5:29 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Maheshwari

Remaining India vs South Africa ODIs to be played in empty stadiums due to coronavirus threat

With rising concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the remaining two matches of the India vs South Africa ODI series is likely to be played in closed doors. The matches are scheduled to be held on March 15 (Lucknow) and March 18 (Kolkata). [Read full story here]
Mar 12, 2020 5:22 PM (IST) Posted by Aratrick Mondal

CALLED OFF!

The match has been called off after persistent rain refused to relent at Dharamshala.
Mar 12, 2020 5:03 PM (IST) Posted by Aratrick Mondal

We have some news!

Just wait for a few more minutes...
Mar 12, 2020 3:43 PM (IST) Posted by Aratrick Mondal

Rains are back!
Mar 12, 2020 3:40 PM (IST) Posted by Aratrick Mondal

News about IPL 2020

Meanwhile, IPL 2020 might be held behind closed doors - READ STORY
Mar 12, 2020 3:40 PM (IST) Posted by Aratrick Mondal

Rains stops!

It has stopped raining and the supersoppers are back in action
Mar 12, 2020 3:16 PM (IST) Posted by Aratrick Mondal

Rain continues to pelt Dharamshala

The cut-off time for a 20-over match is 6:30pm IST
Mar 12, 2020 3:02 PM (IST) Posted by Aratrick Mondal

"Latest visuals coming in from Dharamsala"
Mar 12, 2020 2:54 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Maheshwari

Franchises give thumbs up to closed door IPL 2020 matches but want foreign stars on time

The government has made it clear to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that any sporting event that has to be held amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will have to be behind closed doors and the franchises are okay with the idea of the IPL being held with empty stands. But they wish for their foreign players to be made available from the start of the season. [Read full story]
Mar 12, 2020 2:37 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

TOSS TO BE DONE SOON!

Despite covers being on, the inspection has been completed and toss should happen shortly.
Mar 12, 2020 2:33 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

It's dark in Dharamsala!

Things don't look great at the moment. Play hasn't started yet and we have officially started to lose overs now.
Mar 12, 2020 2:07 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

COVERS REMOVED!

Covers are being removed slowly after a brief period of rain. However, the main pitch remains covered.
Mar 12, 2020 1:47 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

RAIN UPDATE!

The rain has stopped for now but dark clouds are still hovering around the HPCA Stadium. However, covers are still on.
Mar 12, 2020 1:36 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

IPL NEWS! Coronavirus impact! IPL 2020 to start without foreign players due to new visa guidelines

No foreign player will be available for this year's IPL till April 15 due to visa restrictions imposed by the government to contain the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak, a top BCCI source told PTI on Thursday, casting fresh doubts on the fate of the event. [Read full story here]
Mar 12, 2020 1:34 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

RAIN GETS HEAVIER!

The rain has gotten heavier at Dharamsala and toss looks a distant thing right now.
Mar 12, 2020 1:15 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

COVERS ON!

It is getting darker in Dharamsala and the umbrellas are coming back on as it has started raining. Bad news! Toss to be delayed further
Mar 12, 2020 1:08 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

GAME READY!

The players are getting ready for the game as toss is delayed.
Mar 12, 2020 12:57 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

TOSS DELAYED!

The toss at Dharamsala has been delayed at the HPCA Stadium due to wet outfield conditions. The next inspection will take place at 13.15 IST
Mar 12, 2020 12:39 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

WEATHER UPDATE!

It's overcast but not raining at the moment. However, according to Accuweather, it is likely to rain from 2 PM IST to 11 in the night today.

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Weather forecast till 11 PM on Thursday
Mar 12, 2020 12:10 PM (IST) Posted by Ranit Das

Statistical Preview: Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal eye big milestones

South Africa has been the better side in the contest between the two nations. At least that is what numbers reveal. [Read here]