CaribbeanCricket.com - Falcons vs Kings in Antigua

Narper 8/17/25, 10:50:14 PM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Saint Lucia Kings (Playing XI):
Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Tim Seifert(w), Roston Chase, Khary Pierre, Aaron Jones, David Wiese(c), Delano Potgieter, Alzarri Joseph, Keon Gaston, Tabraiz Shamsi

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (Playing XI):
Rahkeem Cornwall, Jewel Andrew(w), Bevon Jacobs, Karima Gore, Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim(c), Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales, AM Ghazanfar, Obed McCoy

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Narper 8/17/25, 11:35:33 PM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

Rain in de air....covers on...covers off

18:35 Local Time, 22:35 GMT, 4:05 IST:
The covers are on at present. From the live visuals, it appears that there was a lot of rain earlier. There's standing water on the covers as well.

The toss has been delayed.

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Narper 8/17/25, 11:52:46 PM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

18:45 Local Time, 22:45 GMT, 04:15 IST:
The rain is quite steady in North Sound. From the look of things, it seems like there's going to be a long delay. It's safe to say that we won't have an on-time start. Stay tuned for more updates.

Narper 8/17/25, 11:59:22 PM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

We still have around an hour before we start losing overs

Narper 8/18/25, 12:08:11 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

19:05 Local Time, 23:05 GMT, 04:35 IST:

Good news, folks! The rain has stopped. The covers are being peeled off slowly.

Narper 8/18/25, 12:20:48 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

19:18 Local Time, 23:18 GMT, 04:48 IST:

The next inspection is scheduled for 7.45pm local time which is around 25 minutes from now.There are a few areas of concern in and around the pitch. Let's hope the issues are sorted out as soon as possible. The Super Sopper is in full flow.

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Raskil 8/18/25, 12:31:55 AM

debut: 11/13/02
13,583 runs

In reply to Narper

Next inspection 7:45

Narper 8/18/25, 12:50:17 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

19:45 Local Time, 23:45 GMT, 05:15 IST:
The umpires are out for another inspection. A few areas on the outfield still appear to be soft. The groundstaff is using the blower to dry out the concerned areas on the pitch.

Narper 8/18/25, 12:59:27 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

19:58 Local Time, 23:58 GMT, 05:28 IST:

The revised playing conditions are as follows: It will be a 19-over per side game.

Narper 8/18/25, 1:01:42 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have won the toss and have opted to field

Narper 8/18/25, 1:04:21 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

20:01 Local Time, 00:01 GMT, 05:31 IST: Well, the drizzle has returned

Narper 8/18/25, 1:08:00 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

20:06 Local Time, 00:06 GMT, 05:36 IST:
The rain is absolutely pelting down now. These are not good signs,.

voiceofreason 8/18/25, 2:47:01 AM

debut: 1/20/04
92,307 runs

9:14 pm The umpires are out there, along with the team captains. In a discussion with the umpires, Wiese points to a landing spot on the popping crease from one of the ends. Next inspection is at 9:35 pm.

Anything since?

voiceofreason 8/18/25, 2:53:25 AM

debut: 1/20/04
92,307 runs

9:45 pm The umpires, captains, and ground staff are all still out there. They're in contact with some areas of the pitch that appear to be damp right now. There is still no official word, but it appears that there will be further delays. The next official pitch inspection is at 10 pm.

This one done.

Narper 8/18/25, 3:03:14 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

22:01 Local Time, 02:01 GMT, 07:31 IST:
The umpires are out there once more. There's a leaf blower in operation over the damp patch that's of concern on the pitch

Narper 8/18/25, 3:09:25 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

22:01 Local Time, 02:01 GMT, 07:31 IST:
The umpires are out there once more. There's a leaf blower in operation over the damp patch that's of concern on the pitch. It's on the fuller length at one end. Time is quickly running out. The umpires now walk up to the captains, explain the situation and there are handshakes between all of them. That can only mean one thing. The match has been called off.

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voiceofreason 8/18/25, 3:11:50 AM

debut: 1/20/04
92,307 runs

Match abandoned. Points shared.

Narper 8/18/25, 3:27:06 AM

debut: 1/4/03
268,911 runs

Parts of the pitch getting wet meant that this match had no chance of getting underway, even after rain had stopped. Points will be shared between the two teams. That's all from us here. Until next time, it's goodbye.

Cricbuzz

voiceofreason 8/18/25, 3:30:49 AM

debut: 1/20/04
92,307 runs

In reply to Narper

What kind of shabby ground work is that? People pay the money and you cannot cover a pitch properly?

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