Persistent rain has delayed the start of the highly anticipated third Twenty20 (T20) international between England and Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday. The match, initially set to begin at 2:30 pm local time (1:30 pm GMT), was put on hold as rain poured for several hours, causing water to pool on the pitch covers.
With both teams eager to break the 1-1 series tie, the situation remains uncertain. Officials are monitoring the conditions, but the persistent rain has delayed both the toss and the match. For a result to be recorded, at least five overs per side must be bowled. The final cut-off time to start a shortened five-over match is 5:46 pm local time (4:46 pm GMT).
The series stands at 1-1 after England’s all-rounder Liam Livingstone led the team to victory in the second T20 in Cardiff, scoring an impressive 87. Australia won the first match by 28 runs in Southampton, adding to the excitement for this final decider.
Following Sunday’s T20 match, the cricketing action will continue as England takes on Australia in a five-match One Day International (ODI) series, starting Thursday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
