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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Phil Blanche

England star left baffled following rain-delayed T20 loss

  • England suffered a 14-run defeat to South Africa in a rain-affected T20 match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
  • The contest was heavily truncated due to rain, initially reduced to nine overs per side, with England's run chase further cut to just five overs.
  • England captain Harry Brook described the match circumstances as a “shambles”, stating that little could be taken from the disrupted game.
  • South Africa reached 97 for five from 7.5 overs before rain ended their innings prematurely, leaving England a revised target of 69 from 30 balls.
  • Jofra Archer was omitted from England's side as a late change due to the wet conditions, with Luke Wood brought in.

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England’s rain-affected T20 defeat ‘a bit of a shambles’ says Harry Brook

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