Traffic chaos delays England vs West Indies ODI match
- The West Indies team experienced major delays, causing traffic issues while traveling to the Oval.
- The match start was delayed by half an hour, with play beginning after a revised schedule was announced.
- England used Lime bikes to reach the venue, highlighting the impact of the traffic delays on the match schedule.
In a recent sports event in England, the start of the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and the West Indies was delayed. The match was held at the Oval, London, and was originally scheduled to start at 1pm BST. However, the West Indies team faced significant delays due to heavy traffic while traveling from their hotel to the stadium. Reports indicated that their three-mile journey took over two hours, primarily because of a road closure north of the River Thames. This unexpected traffic situation resulted in the match toss being postponed from the scheduled time at 12.30pm BST to 1.10pm BST, with play set to commence at 1.30pm. As a result of the delay, a formal statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was issued, informing all involved parties, including spectators, about the revised schedule. Notably, some players of the England team utilized Lime bikes as a means of transportation to ensure timely arrival at the venue. Despite the late commencement of play, rain showers were forecasted for the day, suggesting that spectators might face further disruptions. Following the ODI series, both teams will transition to a three-match Twenty20 series scheduled to begin shortly after the conclusion of the ODIs, maintaining continuous sporting engagement between the teams.