No play possible on day two of 4-day Domestic Series final due to bad weather
Although rain is currently having a big impact on the 4-day Domestic series final in Durban between the Titans and the Dolphins, there is still hope that the match will get back on track on day three.
Heavy overnight rain followed by persistent drizzle and overcast skies through the morning meant that the second day of the 4-Day Domestic Series final between the Dolphins and Momentum Multiply Titans had to be abandoned without a ball being bowled in Durban on Friday.
The rain had left part of the outfield underwater, but the good drainage system means there is still a chance of a result in the match, which is the last of the franchise era.
This bad news about the second day of the match follows after rain and bad light ruined the opening day of the 4-Day Domestic Series final in Durban on Thursday.
On day one, only 10 overs were sent down in what is a scheduled five-day match to decide the first-class title – the last one of the franchise era – with the hosts reaching 31 for one in the little over an hour that was possible.
The Dolphins had earlier won the toss and opted to bat at the Kingsmead Stadium, where bad light initially delayed the 09:00 start.
When the light did eventually improve, steady drizzle arrived to further delay proceedings, before the field was moved up and prepared for play to begin just after midday.
However, more rain then returned leaving umpires Shaun George and Brad White little choice but to play a waiting game once more.
The players finally got on for a 40-minute session at 14:00 yesterday and that was when the home side managed to reach 30/0 thanks in the main to Sarel Erwee (21 not out).
Later Okuhle Cele (1/14) struck to remove Senuran Muthusamy (7) leg before wicket with what turned out to be the final delivery before tea.
After the resumption, the Dolphins added one run in the two overs that were possible before bad light brought an end to the day.
Play will resume at 09:00 on Saturday. A reminder that the match is being broadcast live on SuperSport.
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