Melbourne [Australia]: The Group 1, Super 12 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 between Afghanistan and Ireland at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) officially has been abandoned without a single ball being bowled.
The play was eventually called off after 4:30 pm (local time), with both Afghanistan and also Ireland getting one point apiece to remain in contention for a semi-final berth. Relentless showers dropped throughout the MCG for much of the day as ground team kept the covers on as well as the pitch under wraps ahead of Friday’s doubleheader.
Significantly, earlier on October 26, the suit in between New Zealand and also Afghanistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was also deserted without a single sphere being bowled.
Ireland were riding on self-confidence as they registered a victory over event favourites England by 5 runs based on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) approach in the Group 1, Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Mug at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday.
Ireland won a five-match T20I series over Friday’s challengers in the summer, fittingly winning the fifth and also making a decision match on DLS Approach in Belfast.
Yet the three success because series were Ireland’s initial against Afghanistan given that 2013, adhering to a dismal run that had actually seen them lose 12 times on the spin prior to a significant incorporate March 2020.
It is really hoped the showers will get rid of in time for the big clash between arch-rivals Australia and England to continue at the very same ground from 7pm (local time).
In 13 games thus far in Super 12, 3 video games were deserted, one video game was reduced as well as numerous suits were postponed as a result of rain in T20 World Mug 2022.
