Rain delays start of second ODI between England and South Africa

Steady rainfall at Durban led to a delayed start for the second one-day international between South Africa and England.

The tourists are eyeing a series-levelling victory after a heavy seven-wicket defeat in the Cape Town opener but the elements may conspire against them as rain is forecast for much of Friday.

— David Charlesworth (@charlie_4444) February 7, 2020

However, shortly after the toss was scheduled to take place the rain abated, allowing the ground-staff to remove the covers, held in place by a number of car tyres.

A concerted clean-up operation got under way at Kingsmead but a lot of water on the outfield means the prospect of play could still be some time away.