Women’s World Cup: Rain delays toss for India v SA match; umpires to inspect ground at 2.45 pm
Rain at the ACA‑VDCA International Cricket Stadium forced a brief delay before India faced South Africa in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in Visakhapatnam.
The drizzle began around 1:30 pm on Thursday and lingered for about 35 minutes. Because the clouds came on the wrong side of the schedule, the ground staff had to roll up two covers quickly, leaving just enough time to seal the pitch before it started to rain. When the rain stopped, the covers were taken down at 2:10 pm, but the next step was a quick inspection of the pitch before officials could call the toss at 2:30 pm.
India’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a handful of teammates took the opportunity to inspect the conditions while the ground crew pressed the super sprayer to dry any moisture left by the rain. Their early check ensured the pitch was safe and ready for play.
The match is a turning point for both teams. India, who are chasing their first world‑cup title, look to keep the winning streak alive after victories in their first two games. South Africa, a three‑time semifinalist, hope to rebound after a defeat to England in their opening match.
Both sides will need to adapt quickly to the wet conditions and finish the toss debate as soon as the inspector signs off. The game then continues, with fans in the stands and worldwide viewers watching, eager to see which side comes out on top in this crucial World Cup encounter.
Source: ianslive
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