India vs South Africa: Rain washes out 1st T20I in Durban

Not even the toss could take place in the opening fixture of India’s multi-format tour of South Africa with the Kingsmead remaining under covers throughout Sunday.

The giant screen at Durban's Kingsmead announces the first T20I between South Africa and India ending in a washout. AP

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The Kingsmead remained under covers throughout Sunday due to incessant rain. AP

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Reserve umpire Lubabalo Gcuma and a member of the ground staff walk past the covers while inspection conditions at the Kingsmead during the first T20I. AP

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Fans at Kingsmead hold up a poster of senior India batter Shreyas Iyer while waiting for the 1st T20I to begin. AP

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Members of the Indian contingent sit in their dressing room at Durban's Kingsmead during the first T20I against South Africa. AP

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Sunday's T20I in Durban is only the second T20 involving India and South Africa to end in a washout. AP

India vs South Africa: Rain washes out 1st T20I in Durban

Not even the toss could take place in the opening fixture of India’s multi-format tour of South Africa with the Kingsmead remaining under covers throughout Sunday.

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