Roses T20: Prospects of Play
Welcome to Emirates Old Trafford for the Vitality Blast North Group clash between Roses T20 rivals Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire Vikings.
With the changeable weather and varying forecasts in Manchester today, this page will keep you up to date with the latest conditions at the ground throughout the day.
Please note, any decisions on a start time and the match taking place is in the hands of this evening's match officials only. All Lancashire Cricket can do is update on conditions, so that supporters are able to make informed decisions.
There are very limited tickets still available, which you can purchase by clicking here.
Gates open at 5pm with the game scheduled to start at 7pm.
Prospects of Play (refresh for latest updates):
8.30pm: Full refund information is available here.
7:15pm: Sadly, following a second pitch inspection and further rain, the umpires have deemed the Emirates Old Trafford outfield to be too wet and this evening's Roses T20 has been abandoned.
6:15pm: The umpires have confirmed the toss will be delayed and there will be a pitch inspection at 7pm.
6pm: The rain has stopped at Emirates Old Trafford, but the outfield is damp after this afternoon's rain. Nothing official from the umpires - who are out in the middle - but it's fair to say that there will be a delayed start.
4:30pm - No update from Emirates Old Trafford as it continues to lightly rain. The covers remain on.
4.00pm - It's still raining lightly at Emirates Old Trafford with the covers remaining on for the moment.
3:15pm - With the rain still falling at Emirates Old Trafford, below are some useful timings for this evening:
- 5pm - gates open
- 7pm - scheduled start time
- 9.55pm - final cut-off for a 5-overs per side match
As soon as there is any news from the umpires regarding inspections in the coming hours, we will update this page and our social media channels. Any decisions on play will be taken by the umpires only, not the Club.
2:55pm - It's still raining at Emirates Old Trafford. However, it is only light rainfall at the moment and the outfield remains in a very good condition as it stands.
As we await more positive news, why don't you read this evening's Roses T20 match preview below.
2:15pm - Here is the current AccuWeather forecast for Emirates Old Trafford this evening, which predicts a more positive outlook as the day progresses:
2:00pm - Unfortunately, the rain has now arrived. The grounds staff have quickly covered the outfield and we can only hope that this is a passing shower this afternoon.
1:00pm - The current scene at Emirates Old Trafford. There's been no rainfall so far today, with the covers off the outfield which is currently dry. We'll do our best to keep you regularly updated throughout the day.
