It has been raining intermittently in Dharamshala since morning. Due to which the toss was lost one hour late. However, even after the toss, it started raining, due to which the match could not be started even two hours after the scheduled time.
Over reduced due to rain
Due to intermittent rain in Dharamshala, the match could not be started on time. At the same time, the over has also been reduced due to rain. A match of 43-43 overs will be played. The first powerplay will be of 1-9 overs, the next will be of 10-35 overs and the last powerplay will be of 36-43 overs. Three bowlers will be able to bowl a maximum of 9 overs. Whereas two bowlers will be able to bowl a maximum of 8 overs.
Grounds man kept busy covering and drying the grounds
While the game of South Africa and Netherlands has been affected due to rain since morning in Dharamshala, the grounds man also had to face a lot of trouble. When the rain stopped, they would start drying the pitch and the entire field. Just when it seemed the match could be started, it would start raining again and drenching the outfield. The grounds man would have to run towards the pitch again taking cover. This sequence continued continuously.
South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl.
South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl in the World Cup match against Netherlands on Tuesday. South Africa has fielded Gerald Coetzee in place of Tabrez Shamsi. Netherlands has replaced Ryan Klein with Logan Van Beek.
Two more matches are to be played in Dharamshala
Dharamshala has been given five matches of the World Cup. In which two matches were completed on time. But rain spoiled the South Africa vs Netherlands game. After today’s match, the match between India and New Zealand is also to be held in Dharamshala on 22nd October. After that, on October 28, a match between Australia and New Zealand is also to be played in the same stadium.