Each Australia and England are preventing to maintain their T20 World Cup campaigns alive in a essential pool match on the MCG.
Observe all of the motion in our stay weblog.
Dwell updates
By Dean Bilton
Ought to they be taking part in below the roof?
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott thinks so. After his crew’s sport was deserted this afternoon, he questioned why matches could not be performed up the highway at Docklands below that huge ol’ roof.
“The irritating factor as nicely is there is a stadium down the highway that is obtained a roof on it as nicely so you may play cricket there. So we might have had plenty of cricket,” Trott stated.
“However that is the way in which it’s. It is what makes tournaments unpredictable. It makes tournaments thrilling with regard to the matches arising, should win video games. Hopefully we will be a part of it within the combine and looking out ahead to it.”
By Dean Bilton
Subsequent inspection coming at 8:15pm AEDT
Nonetheless no toss scheduled, however the umpires will examine once more in just a little over half an hour.
By Dean Bilton
The umpires’ inspection is occurring now
And so they appear largely involved with the run-off space on the fringe of the wicket block. They’re pointing at moist patches with an umbrella and looking out pretty sad with the state of affairs.
The Aussie squad is loitering close by, most likely with just a few alternative ideas being provided up. Extra information once we get it.
By Dean Bilton
Unhappy Stoin
The person simply needs to play some cricket.
By Dean Bilton
Is {that a} cowl coming off I see?
It is solely a part of the battle as a result of the sodden outfield is prone to be the larger problem, however it’s a begin. The rain, for now, has subsided.
By Dean Bilton
Killing time
Not an umbrella in sight there although. Promising?
By Dean Bilton
Matthew Wade is on the MCG
That’s notable as a result of he at present has COVID. However his signs are apparently very minor, and match tips don’t forestall gamers from taking part in if they’re contaminated. So it looks like there’s each probability Wade will play tonight.
He is masked up at present, and I think about he would possibly take a large berth to huge group celebrations tonight.
By Dean Bilton
There might be an inspection in an hour
The umpires will examine issues out once more at 7.30pm AEDT to see how circumstances are wanting.
Till then, we cross our fingers.
By Dean Bilton
What does the climate in Melbourne appear like?
It has been moist all day, however there may be hope that the worst of it’s about to cross. Within the above radar that large rain blob is heading north-east, which suggests Melbourne is about to see some reduction.
So it’s going to simply be a matter of how moist the outfield is and what number of little showers come by within the subsequent few hours. However I am optimistic of play.
By Dean Bilton
Crunch time for Australia and England
Good night, and welcome to the MCG for Australia’s third match on this T20 World Cup. And it is a biggie, with England subsequent up in a Group 1 conflict that can have large repercussions.
The loser will instantly discover themselves on the brink on this match, whereas the winners could have a a lot clearer path to the semi-finals.
Sadly, we’re at present on rain watch as Melbourne cops a little bit of a soaking at the moment. The Eire-Afghanistan scheduled for this afternoon on the MCG was deserted with out a ball being bowled, so it is honest to say tonight’s sport could be below menace too. Watch this house.
Both manner, we’ll be right here to deliver you all the newest and (hopefully) all of the motion as soon as play will get underway.