Cricket World Cup 2023: India versus Netherlands warm-up match abandoned due to rain

India is taking on The Netherlands in the second and last warm-up game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which commences on October 5. Follow this page for live updates.

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): Rohit Sharma-led India is playing the Netherlands in the second warm-up fixture ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which commences on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India's warm-up match against England was also abandoned due to rain without a bowl being bowled.

The Greenfield Stadium is the venue for the warm-up game between India and the Netherlands.India face five-time winners Australia in their lung-opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8. The team coached by Rahul Dravid is one of the favourites to lift the Trophy.

India last won an ICC Trophy way back in 2013 - the Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. India has so far won the ODI World Cup twice - in 2011 when it was led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and in 1983 under former India skipper Kapil Dev.

• 4.38 PM

The warm-up match between India and the Netherlands was abandoned without a bowl being bowled. The two teams now straight head to the World Cup.

• 2.55 PM

The rain has stopped at the Green Field Stadium and the fans can expect an update in a short time. The game was supposed to start at 2 PM but was delayed as it was pouring down since the morning.

• 1.46 PM

The players of both teams are waiting inside the dressing rooms and are keen to get some game time before the main tournament starts.

• 1.39 PM

The toss for the warm-up game between the Men in Blue and the Netherlands has been delayed. The square has been covered. It has been raining in the city since last night.