South Africa-Pakistan T20 clash abandoned because of rain

Both teams will now compete in three one-day internationals, starting in Paarl on Tuesday

By Reuters
December 15, 2024
A general view of the electronic board displaying the message due to lightning that is around please find a safe space to shelter during the third T20 international cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg on December 14, 2024. — AFP
A general view of the electronic board displaying the message "due to lightning that is around please find a safe space to shelter" during the third T20 international cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg on December 14, 2024. — AFP

JOHANNESBURG: The final T20 international between South Africa and Pakistan was abandoned on Saturday without a ball being bowled, leaving the home side as 2-0 winners of the series.

Heavy thunderstorms over the Wanderers ruled out any play after South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs in Durban on Tuesday and won by seven wickets in Pretoria on Friday.The two countries now compete in three one-day internationals, starting in Paarl on Tuesday.