South Africa vs West Indies, 1st ODI, Live Score Updates: Toss Delayed Due To Rain

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. Stay tuned for further updates.

Update 4:30 pm IST (11 am GMT) - It looks like it is going to be long waiting game. The conditions haven't really improved and the rain is as persistent as before. Let's keep our fingers crossed. 

Update 3.55 pm IST (10.25 am GMT) - The weather at Buffalo Park is not pleasing. It is raining here and the covers are on. Inevitably, the toss has been delayed. Stick around for further updates.

The Windies, on the other hand, have appointed a new skipper, and the squad is under the leadership of Shai Hope. They played this format around six months back and had lost to New Zealand by 2-1. West Indies will be looking to change fortunes, and take an early lead in the series. Can Shai Hope lead his side to victory on his ODI captaincy debut? Or will the hosts continue their domination on home turf? Only time will tell. Toss and team news