India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Match abandoned due to rain

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The opening ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday. 

The Men in Blue came into the series against South Africa after slumping to a three-match ODI series whitewash 0-2 at the hands of New Zealand Down Under. 

South Africa, on the other hand, were brimming with confidence after they managed to beat Australia in the ODI series by the same margin at home.

The return of left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have provided a boost to the hosts but India will not make the mistake of taking South Africa lightly. However, India are missing the services of star opener Rohit Sharma due to a calf injury, which he picked up during the T20I series against the Black Caps.

Captained by Quinton de Kock, the visitors are also be boosted with the return of Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen, who were rested for the ODIs against Australia.

Here are the highlights: 

12 March 2020

17:31 IST

The match has been abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain. 

15:47 IST

It is still raining in Dharamsala and chances of play are slimmer than ever.

15:17 IST

The cut-off time for a 20-over match is 6:30pm.

The cut-off time for a 20-over match is 6:30pm IST#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/4pPKJsmRBW

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 12, 2020

14:08 IST

The covers are still on the ground and it is drizzling very lightly.

13:19 IST

It is drizzling in Dharamsala so the inspection which was scheduled to take place at 1.15 pm hasn't happened either.

12:56 IST

The toss has been delayed due to wet outfield. The inspection will take place at 1:15 pm.

Update - Toss has been delayed in Dharamsala. Next inspection at 1.15 PM IST.

Stay tuned for updates on #INDvSA

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 12, 2020