ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I: Series decider washed out as rain plays spoilsport in Manchester
The third T20I match of the series between England and Australia at Old Trafford here was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of inclement weather as the three-match series ended 1-1 here on Sunday.
Manchester: The 0.33 T20I match of the series between England and Australia at Old Trafford here became abandoned with out a ball being bowled consequently fact of inclement weather because the three-match series ended 1-1 here on Sunday.
Rain lashed the bottom since early afternoon and the match officials took regular stock of the positioning however it the match won't be started and became sooner or later abandoned late within the afternoon local time.
A tight crowd became expected at the Old Trafford but not a lot reached the stadium as it started as a wonderful dank and damp day in Manchester and things remained the same till the evening when the game became sooner or later typically also is called off.
With this, the three-match series resulted in a 1-1 draw after England had levelled the series two days ago with an even run chase in Cardiff, led by Liam Livingstone. Australia had opened their campaign on the tour with a 28-run win earlier than England bagged the next match with a 3-wicket victory.
The major focal point now shifts to the 5-match ODI series with England moving into with Harry Brook because the stand-in captain. Livingstone, who became England’s famous person campaigner within the T2oI series returns to the England squad and may be hoping to make an impact.
The first ODI could be played on September 19 at Nottingham with subsequent matches in Leeds (Sep 21), Chester-Le-Street (Sep 24), the Lord’s (Sep 27) and Bristol (Sep 29).
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