Home > Cricket > Reuters > Report

Rain ruins England-Zimbabwe match

July 01, 2003 22:44 IST

Marcus Trescothick and Michael VaughanRain forced the triangular series one-day international between England and Zimbabwe to be abandoned on Tuesday.

England had reached 81-4 after 16.3 overs when the players were forced off the field.

The match had been reduced to 25 overs a side after rain delayed the start by over five hours.

Zimbabwe won the toss and put England in. Vikram Solanki (8) was the first to go when he edged a catch to Grant Flower at slip off Heath Streak as he tried an expansive drive. 11-1.

Marcus Trescothick (3) was then brilliantly caught by the diving Flower at wide third slip off Streak. 12-2.

It was 13 for 3 when wicketkeeper Chris Read, promoted up the order, was run out by Gary Brent's direct hit as he tried to pinch a quick single.

Andrew Flintoff was the fourth England wicket to fall. After scoring six runs, he heaved Andy Blignaut straight to Travis Friend on the square leg boundary.

Anthony McGrath joined his captain Michael Vaughan and the pair added 49 before rain forced the players off.

Vaughan finished unbeaten on 35, with McGrath on 15.


Article Tools

Email this Article

Printer-Friendly Format

Letter to the Editor



Related Stories


Innings win for England

Johnson has Zimbabwe reeling

Flower, Taibu rescue Zimbabwe



People Who Read This Also Read


Serena forgets row with Henin

England get a taste of Solanki

'1983 team was much more Indian'




© Copyright 2003 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.








Copyright © 2003 rediff.com India Limited. All Rights Reserved.