Rain denies India and West Indies a thrilling T20 finale
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India and West Indies were denied a thrilling finale in their final T20 match when rain forced an end to the game, Al Jazeera reported. India reached 118-5 after seven overs, with Naman Dhir hitting 24 off six balls, before the weather intervened. The abandonment left the match without a result and cut short what had been building into a close contest.
Why it matters:Weather disruptions in cricket are growing, and abandoned matches affect tournament results and broadcaster schedules worldwide.
Key points
- India were 118-5 after seven overs when rain stopped play.
- Naman Dhir struck 24 off six balls.
- The match ended without a result.
Sources (original reporting)
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