da apostaganha： The first one-dayer between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh at Bulawayo has been washed out without a single ball being bowled
da betcris： The Wisden Bulletin by John Ward06-Mar-2004Match rained out between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh
ScorecardThere was never any doubt that the first one-day international between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo would be abandoned without a ball being bowled. The previous morning Noel Peck, the groundsman, was very doubtful whether any play would be possible, even if there was a day ofsunshine and no more rain. There was indeed sunshine, but another veryheavy downpour in the evening made sure a large section of the ground becomethoroughly waterlogged.It is also highly unlikely that any play will be possible in the second match, scheduled for March 7, especially with rain continuing on and off; infact, common sense would suggest that the match be called off rightnow to save everybody the trouble, but “it can’t be done,” said one of theofficials. Harare usually gets more rain than Bulawayo, although the groundthere drains better, so it is not inconceivable that the full five-matchseries might never even start. It is reported that there are plans now toinstall better drainage at Queens, but as far as this series is concernedthe horse has already bolted.
