This came after heavy rain reduced the match to a 20 overs a side contest. As a result of the teams’ absence, the trophy was vacated.
The match was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. local time on Saturday but, as the tournament organizers explained in a statement, “around midday, scattered rain began to fall on the field, forcing the first indefinite delay in the start.” of the game”.
“Despite assurances from the referees and the match referee that conditions were safe for play, both captains were not present for the toss, allowing time to run out after the last kick-off. As a result, “both teams were unable to take the field, effectively refusing to play. This resulted in a double loss, with no champion declared.”
cricket West Indies will now review the tournament regulations, and a double loss is unprecedented.
