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India faces delay due to traffic jam before T20 match against England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

India faces delay due to traffic jam before T20 match against England

Summary

India's fifth T20 International against England at Southampton is delayed by a traffic jam that caused the team to arrive five minutes late for the toss. Play started 30 minutes after the scheduled time, allowing the team to warm up. India has struggled on this tour, having lost 3-0 in the series so far, with the first match ending in a no result due to rain. England set a target of 258 runs, bolstered by Jos Buttler's 131 runs and Harry Brook's unbeaten 95. The T20 world champions are looking to avoid a series whitewash in their final match.

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By the Numbers

•India arrived at the ground five minutes late due to traffic.
•Play began 30 minutes late to allow warm-up time.
•India trails England 3-0 in the five-match series.
•England posted a target of 258 runs.
•Jos Buttler scored 131 runs for England.

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5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Cricket-India get stuck in traffic jam on way to fifth T20 against England, start delayed

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July 11 (Reuters) - India's challenging U.K. tour threw up another obstacle on Saturday when a traffic jam delayed their arrival at Southampton for the fifth and final Twenty20 International against
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