ICC Champions Trophy 2013: South Africa vs. West Indies

South Africa reached the Semi-Finals following a thrilling tie between West Indies in yet another match that fell victim to the typical British weather.

South Africa had an excellent first innings, with a score of 230 – 6 in a 31-over innings due to the rain. Ingram’s 73 for 63 was the cornerstone of the remarkable innings.

West Indies response with the bat was indeed lackluster with the rain also to blame for a poor performance.

The Duckworth Lewis method revised the score. Samuels and Pollard indeed raised hopes for West Indies, but they will be felt hard-done-by courtesy of the rain.

Pollard’s effort was not enough. Courtesy: AFP

West Indies had matched South Africa’s score via the Duckworth Lewis method.

Just as West Indies were going to pass that score, rain abondoned play resulting in a draw.

Both teams took one point each away from the game. South Africa progressed on to the Semi-Finals meanwhile West Indies fail in a valiant effort.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2013: Australia vs. New Zealand

New Zealand and Australia walked away with a point each after their Champions Trophy encounter was abandoned due to rain.

Australia put together a score of 243 runs, whilst conceding 8 wickets during the fifty overs. The notable performance came from Adam Voges, who hit 71 for The Aussies.

Adam Voges had the best batting performance in the match. Image Courtesy: Associated Press ©AP

There was a lot of controversy surrounding Australia, as they had dropped David Warner. This comes following an alleged attack from Warner on England’s win over Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Claims that it was an ‘unprovoked’ attack on Joe Root and the ECB have stated that Warner has since then apologized following the altercation.

Warner was dropped from the side following the incident. Image Courtesy: GETTY IMAGES

Just 15 overs in to New Zealand’s innings, they were 51 – 2. Australia’s Clinton McKay picked up both wickets against New Zealand, but things were cut short as rain stopped play.

Had there been 5 more overs, a result would be determined and one team would probably take the win.

The English weather is back to it’s typical form. It gave us some great days to start the tournament, but now has stopped a game short resulting in a draw.

Its always a shame to see a game abandoned especially due to the rain. Australia and New Zealand both take the one point. #CT13 #AUSvNZ
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The draw between New Zealand and Australia means that England are just a win away from qualifying for the Semi-Finals, in their way stands Sri Lanka.

A shame that the rain ends what could have been an interesting game, but the English weather comes to the despise of many cricket fans, once again.

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