South Africa and West Indies suffer washout in Southampton

South Africa were 29 for 2 batting first after being put in by Windies captain Jason Holder when the rain arrived a little after 11am

The inclement weather claimed its second World Cup victim on Monday as the clash between South Africa and West Indies was abandoned in Southampton.

South Africa were 29 for 2 batting first after being put in by Windies captain Jason Holder when the rain arrived a little after 11am.

There was little let-up for much of the rest of the day, with bands of rain sweeping across southern England, and the match was eventually called off at 4.15pm.

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South Africa picked up their first point of the competition as a result of the washout, while West Indies move onto three points from three outings.

The Proteas will need to win a minimum of four of their remaining five games to progress to the knockout phase of the competition. They are next in action against Afghanistan in Cardiff on Saturday.

West Indies will hope the Southampton weather improves by Friday, when they take on England at the Hampshire Bowl.

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