🏏ICC T20 WC 2024, Match 6: England vs Scotland @Bridgetown🏏 - Page 16

So, what gives on the front line? "It's eased a bit but still raining," says Melinda, between snarfs of jerk chicken. "And it's dark whichever direction you look. But lunch is delicious." First with the big news...

"I believe the rain has ceased and I can see the horizon again," says Mel. "The wind has died down considerably." Now then. England really are veering into the danger zone now...

This isn't great news for sure. It looks pretty dark. The breeze seems to be gone. The clouds certainly look much lighter than what it was 30 minutes back. But for now, the covers are on. The players are in the dressing room and look relaxed. A start time is still some time away given the amount of rain that the outfield has had to endure. But no ouddles have formed and that should be good news. But there doesn't seem to be much rain now.

The covers are firmly in place. The sun has decided to hide behind the clouds. This isn't great news for sure. It looks pretty dark. The breeze seems to be gone. The clouds certainly look much lighter than what it was 30 minutes back. But for now, the covers are on. The players are in the dressing room and look relaxed. A start time is still some time away given the amount of rain that the outfield has had to endure. But no ouddles have formed and that should be good news. But there doesn't seem to be much rain now.

Manish Thaduri: "By what mysterious cosmic decree do Melinda's erudite pronouncements perpetually achieve publication, while our own gems of wisdom languish in obscurity?" Melinda is literally Cricinfo's eyes on the ground for this match. When they aren't on her plate, of course.

Mel doesn't feel the optimism just yet though. "The latest news is that there is no news and no change. The dj is doing his best to keep the party vibes going but it's all feeling a bit damp squibby."

1.12pm The local weather reports seem much better for the foreseeable, but how much of a game might we be able to sneak in?

Mashfi: "England going to the danger zone? Isn't it Scotland who'll be in the back foot if the game resumes?" But with nothing to lose? They'd be delighted to set England 13 an over to win!

Wrong thread sorry. Match still not resumed yet btw

Some positive signs. The umpires are out in the middle, groundstaff getting ready with the super soppers.