England stay top as rain ruins opening ODI
Only 33 deliveries were possible before rain forced an abandonment of the first ODI between England and South Africa in Cardiff
24/08No result
1st ODI, South Africa tour of England at Cardiff, Aug 24 2012
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![England]( "England")
37/0 (5.3/23 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
24/08No result
1st ODI, South Africa tour of England at Cardiff, Aug 24 2012
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![England]( "England")
37/0 (5.3/23 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
Match Day
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With the top ranking on the line and both teams having different captains for limited-overs cricket this series should retain interest despite the forthcoming World Twenty20