India vs South Africa U19 match interrupted - (Source: Proteasmen/X.com)
The 2nd youth ODI between India Under-19 and South Africa Under-19 at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni has been interrupted due to lightning. It is not often you see a cricket match halted because of thunder sounds in the vicinity. Notably, there were rain predictions, but the umpires have asked players to walk off the field for their safety.
"Oh my dear god. The players have been asked to walk off the field due to lightning. FYI, it was expected to rain in Benoni today. India U19 are 103/2 after 11 overs. They are 143 runs away from another victory and bagging this series," read CREX's update.
Weather update for India U19 vs SA U19 2nd youth ODI
At present, there is a heavy cloud cover and the players are inside the dressing room because of lightning near the ground. Rain threat looms over the match and the game is unlikely to start anytime soon.
Further, at the time of writing this article, India U19 are 103/2 in 11 overs, while chasing a target of 246 runs. Therefore, nine overs still need to be bowled out before DLS came come into effect.
Willowmore Park weather update - (Source:Accuweather/X.com)
If we look at the weather update, then there is 60% cloud cover, but 0% chances of precipitation. At present, the latest update is that the covers are off and the groundsmen are doing their job.
It is likely that few overs will be lost before the play resumes in Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Talking about the ongoing match, South Africa, batting first, put 245 runs on the board. In reply, India are 103/2 after 11 overs.
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