Match delayed as WI get stuck in traffic
The England-West Indies one-day international was delayed on Tuesday because the West Indies team could not reach the Oval in time. While England were in the ground and conducting their warmup, a statement was released from Surrey Cricket saying โone of the playing teamsโ is โstuck in heavy traffic north of the riverโ.
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โOnce all members of the playing teams arrive, the match officials will coordinate updated timings and discuss any impact on the schedule of play,โ the statement said.
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The toss was delayed by 40 minutes to 1:10 p.m. local time and the start of the match was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. local time. Thatโs a delay of 30 minutes. England has already clinched the three-match series after wins in Birmingham and Cardiff last week.