England lose shortened T20 ‘shambles’ against South Africa in rain-affected opener

South Africa 97-5; England 54-5; South Africa win by 14 runs (DLS)Game reduced to nine-over contest, then cut to five-over chaseIt was mildly absurd in one sense, a day of rain showers in Cardiff turning the first T20 international between England and South Africa into a shortened thrash that did not get under way until 8.50pm.The hardy spectators who stuck around were at least rewarded for their patience with something resembling a match; a bit of fun, chiefly, after which the touring side now goes into the second outing at Old Trafford on Friday with a 1-0 lead in this three-match end-of-summer series. Continue reading...

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