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The covers are currently being taken off at Old Trafford, with the fourth umpire watching the groundstaff go about their work.
Summary
England dismiss South Africa for 83 in 118-run win
Chasing 202 in 29 overs after rain, Proteas reduced to 6-4 in brilliant new-ball spell
Topley has Malan caught mid-on & Van der Dussen taken down the leg side in third over
De Kock chips leading edge to extra cover in fourth before Buttler brilliantly runs out Markram for duck
Curran then bowls Miller for 12, Klaasen (33) stumped off Moeen and Radhid bowls Maharaj (1)
England dismissed for 201 in final over
Curran hits 35 and Livingstone 38 to boost England from 101-6
Pretorius 4-36, Shamsi 2-39
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Pitch inspection at 15:30 BSTpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
BreakingWe've just had news that there will be a pitch inspection at 15:30 BST if there is no further rain at Emirates Old Trafford.
Postpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
It may have stopped raining at Old Trafford...
But, it has been raining since this morning so it will be a hefty clean-up process.
We'll bring you any news as we get it.
Postpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
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Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialAnother look outside and I can't see the rain falling into those puddles... Oh actually, I've just seen another umbrella go up.
It is still raining.
Postpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
People are making their way into Old Trafford at the moment but the rain is still falling.
We'll bring you updates as and when we get any.
Postpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
We might not have any play at Old Trafford at the moment but there is cricket up and down the country in the County Championship.
There have already been wins for Lancashire, Surrey and Kent today.
There are still two or three more games that could yield results too.
Postpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
While England men struggled against South Africa on Tuesday, the women have been dominating their series against the same opponents.
They wrapped up the multi-format series with a six-wicket win in the opening T20 last night.
Katherine Brunt was impressive taking career-best figures of 4-15 and she vowed to keep going while she's performing.
Here are some of the best moments from that game and you can watch extended highlights on BBC iPlayer.
Postpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialManchester is perhaps a little bit more visible than it was but, the fact is, it is unplayable at the moment.
It is quite a bedraggled scene at Old Trafford.
Postpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
While we're waiting for some news, any news, from Old Trafford.
Here are some of the best moments from the opening ODI in Durham on Tuesday for you to enjoy again.
South African ran out comfortable 62-run winners in the end. They were patient with the bat and then disciplined with the ball.
Postpublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialIf they are not playing at 18:02 BST, the game will be called off. But that is a long way away.
Postpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
This is the current forecast for Old Trafford.
It does look like we're going to struggle to get a clear window for the outfield to dry and get 20 overs per side (the minimum we need to constitute a game) in.
I suppose the weather early in the week should mean the water levels at the ground should be low, so any break in rain might mean we can get going reasonably quickly.
Postpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
James Anderson
England bowler on Test Match SpecialIt is looking pretty grim. I looked at the skies and when it is this grey, a blanket of grey, it doesn't normally break up.
If it does stop then it is a quick drying ground so it shouldn't take too long to get it playable. So fingers crossed.
Postpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialI'm not going to make any jokes about the best way to break a drought is to bring cricket to Manchester. But we have brought cricket to Manchester and it is raining.
The two radars I've looked at, one says it could stop around half past two. The other says it's going to rain all afternoon.
Postpublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
I do have some bad news to share though...
The saying "it's grim up north" couldn't be more true today.
It's rained all morning and it is still falling now.
The intended start of 13:00 BST is definitely going to be delayed and the prospects of any play aren't great.
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Hey everyone! How are you all?
I think it's fair to say that Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott's tenure in charge of the England white-ball team hasn't got off to the best start.
They lost both the T20 and ODI series 2-1 to India and were beaten in the opening game by South Africa on Tuesday.
Can they get back to winning ways in Manchester?
Postpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 22 July 2022
February 2016...
- We were on the iPhone 6S
- 7 Years by Lukas Graham was number one
- The Brexit referendum vote hadn't happened yet
- Chelsea, managed by Jose Mourinho, were the Premier League champions
- Louis van Gaal was in charge of Manchester United
You might wonder why I'm telling you that. That is the last time that England lost three 50-over games in a row.
Defeat at Old Trafford today will end that six-year run.
It is one they won't want to see end.
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