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Rain washes out opening session of decisive third England-South Africa Test
Rain delays play on day one of the third LV= Insurance Test match at the Kia Oval, London. Picture date: Thursday September 8, 2022.
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NO PLAY was possible on the opening morning of the decisive third Test between England and South Africa at the Oval today due to rainfall.
With the series deadlocked at 1-1 after innings wins for both sides, there was plenty of anticipation for this match, but overnight rain meant a delayed start before a shower washed out the session.
In between, Ben Stokes elected to bowl first after winning the toss for the first time in the series, with Harry Brook making his Test debut in place of the injured Jonny Bairstow in England’s only change.
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