31/01Abandoned

Only Youth Test, England Under-19s tour of South Africa at Benoni, Jan 31-Feb 3 2009

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Match Details

no toss

One-off match abandoned

10.00 start, Lunch 12.00-12.40, Tea 14.40-15.00, Close 17.00

31 January, 1,2,3 February 2009 (4-day match)

Close of Play

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