Teams lacking in match preparation for the World Cup following the second series washout
England vs. Pakistan: No throw is made in the match.
Persistent rain washed out Tuesday night’s T20 match between England and Pakistan in Cardiff, the second match of the series to be abandoned after the opener in Leeds was also disrupted by weather. Only 39.2 of the scheduled 120 overs have been played so far, leaving both teams short on match practice ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Jos Buttler, England’s captain, did not travel to Cardiff as he is expecting his third child, leaving Moeen Ali to lead the team. Mark Wood and Sam Curran were set to play, while Jofra Archer was to be rested due to his recent injury recovery.
Buttler is expected to rejoin the squad in Barbados on Friday and may play in the final series match at The Oval on Thursday, weather permitting. Both teams will be underprepared for the World Cup, with Pakistan having played more recently, while England has only had one T20I since December.
Heavy rain in Cardiff led to repeated delays, ultimately causing umpires Mike Burns and Russell Warren to abandon the match at 8.12pm, disappointing the sold-out crowd.
