South Africa vs West Indies, 1st ODI, Live Updates: South Africa will be going up against West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series, at the Buffalo Park in East London on Thursday.
Notably, South Africa have a new coach and the West Indies a new captain. Proteas coach Rob Walter and West Indian captain Shai Hope will both be seeking a winning formula at the beginning of a crucial period for both teams in the lead-up to the Cricket World Cup in India in October and November. (LIVE SCORECARD) Update 4.44 pm IST (11.14 am GMT) - Good news folks!
The rain has eased off now and the groundsmen are peeling off the covers. The drainage here is not great so the groundsmen have a huge task to do here.
Well, before shifting their focus on drainage, it looks like the groundstaff will have to put in a double shift, as the rain is back and the COVERS ARE ON AGAIN.