Afghanistan-Ireland
Rain wins out as Afghanistan clash against Ireland is abandoned
Melbourne: Melbourne's fickle weather has won out on Friday with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash between Afghanistan and Ireland officially abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Persistent showers fell across the MCG for much of the day as ground staff kept the covers on and the pitch under wraps ahead of Friday's double header.
Play was eventually called off just after 4:30pm (local time), with both Afghanistan and Ireland receiving one-point apiece to stay in contention for a semi-final berth.
Ireland moved up to second place on the Group 1 standings with three points through three games, while Afghanistan remain sixth with two Super 12 matches remaining.
It is hoped the showers will clear in time for the big clash between arch-rivals Australia and
England to proceed at the same ground from 7pm (local time).
(With UNI inputs)
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