The rain arrived simply earlier than the scheduled toss time and after nearly three and a half hours of steady downpour, the umpires determined to name off the sport.
The rain did cease at round 10:15 pm IST, giving hope of a shortened recreation however by that point the injury to the outfield was already performed. With the puddles forming within the outfield, the umpires, after inspection, determined to not go forward with the competition.
As It Occurred
The washout meant Jasprit Bumrah and co. took the collection 2-0.
The collection opener, which India gained by two runs by way of DLS technique, was additionally marred by rain.
The collection marked spectacular comebacks of pacers Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna from again surgical procedures and a harder take a look at awaits them within the ODI Asia Cup starting August 31.
Bumrah led a the group full of children within the absence of senior gamers with focus being on the ODI format forward of the World Cup at residence in October-November.
For the younger blood, the collection was seen as a warm-up to subsequent month’s Asian Video games in China the place a second string Indian group will participate with the senior aspect busy with the World Cup preparations.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will lead the group in China, acquired to bat in back-to-back matches after sitting out for almost all of the West Indies tour. He scored a effective half-century within the 33-run win on Sunday.
The collection may even be remembered for the much-awaited debut of IPL sensation Rinku Singh, who made an influence in the one innings he acquired on the brief tour.
Sanju Samson, who’s seen as a back-up to Ok L Rahul within the ODI format, made a brisk 40 although he has a slim probability of securing a World Cup berth.
Shivam Dube, who made a comeback after a stellar IPL, contributed with each bat and ball within the collection.
(With inputs from PTI)
