India, June 10 -- Heavy rain has temporarily halted play in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up clash between England Women and India Women at the Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground in Cardiff on June 10, Wednesday. The match was stopped in the first innings at 14.1 overs, with England batting at 104/3.

The weather in Cardiff took a sharp turn for the worse around late morning. At 10:59 Local Time, a heavy drizzle forced the umpires to come together and call for the covers. Groundstaff quickly moved the hover covers onto the center pitch. However, the respite was short-lived. By 11:06 Local Time, the rain picked up, forcing the groundstaff to bring out additional layers to protect the outfield. The entire square remains under covers, l...