Play abandoned, ODI rules out

South Africa8217;s had stopped at 155 for six on Friday. South Africa lead the series 2-0.

Umpire Darrell Hair said although there had been no further rain, the saturated ground was drying at such a slow rate in overcast conditions that the best that could be hoped for was a prompt start tomorrow.

Ali Bacher, managing director of South Africa8217;s Board, said a one-day match on Tuesday was not possible because of broadcasting and sponsorship contracts. Umpire Hair said once a Test had started it had to be played out and could not be changed into a different form of game.