The first ODI between South Africa and England in Paarl has been abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic. This news comes after two members of the hotel staff (where both squads are staying) tested positive for COVID-19.

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Earlier, an update had to come from the ground that the match has gotten delayed. An official press release from the English Cricket Board said: "The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have agreed to delay the start time for today’s One-Day International match, which is due to take place in Paarl. The England players and management underwent an additional round of PCR tests on Saturday evening, after two members of the hotel staff testing positive for COVID-19. Whilst the ECB awaits ratification of those test results the decision has been taken to delay the start of today’s ODI match."

However, as a precautionary step, the match has been called off leaving the rest of the Tour hanging.&nbsp;

The match was supposed to be held in Newlands, Cape Town. But it was postponed and the venue shifted and is being held in Paarl. The postponement took place after an unnamed South African player tested positive for the virus. 24 hours later, the results of the entire Protea contingent - who all were made to undergo tests - turned out to be negative. The series seemed to be back on track.&nbsp;

The first ODI between South Africa and England in Paarl has been abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic. This news comes after two members of the hotel staff (where both squads are staying) tested positive for COVID-19.

The first ODI between South Africa and England in Paarl has been abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic. This news comes after two members of the hotel staff (where both squads are staying) tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Preview, probable XI, players to watch out for Earlier, an update had to come from the ground that the match has gotten delayed. An official press release from the English Cricket Board said: "The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have agreed to delay the start time for today’s One-Day International match, which is due to take place in Paarl. The England players and management underwent an additional round of PCR tests on Saturday evening, after two members of the hotel staff testing positive for COVID-19. Whilst the ECB awaits ratification of those test results the decision has been taken to delay the start of today’s ODI match." However, as a precautionary step, the match has been called off leaving the rest of the Tour hanging. The match was supposed to be held in Newlands, Cape Town. But it was postponed and the venue shifted and is being held in Paarl. The postponement took place after an unnamed South African player tested positive for the virus. 24 hours later, the results of the entire Protea contingent - who all were made to undergo tests - turned out to be negative. The series seemed to be back on track.

SA vs ENG: First ODI abandoned as COVID-19 puts series in doubt

The first ODI between South Africa and England at the Newlands, Cape Town has been called off after one member from the South African squad tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The coronavirus tests for both England and South African side took place on Thursday ahead of the three-match ODI series.&nbsp;

In the interest of the safety and well-being of both South Africa and England, match officials and all involved in the series, the first ODI has been postponed to Sunday.

Cricket South Africa on the postponement of the first ODI between England and South Africa said:

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“Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) would like to announce the postponement of the first Betway One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series to Sunday, 06 December 2020. This decision results from a player from the Proteas team testing positive for COVID-19 after the teams’ last round of scheduled testing performed on Thursday ahead of the ODIs. In the interests of the safety and well-being of both teams, match officials and all involved in the match, the Acting CEO of CSA, Kugandrie Govender as well as the CEO of the ECB, Tom Harrison, have agreed to postpone the first fixture to Sunday."

The first ODI between South Africa and England will now be played on Sunday which will be followed by second ODI on Monday with the series finale on Wednesday.

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England defeated South Africa 3-0 in the T20I series as the Eoin Morgan-led side whitewashed the series. They would look to carry on the winning momentum in the ODI format when they take to the field on Sunday for the 50-over affair in Cape Town.

The first ODI between South Africa and England at the Newlands, Cape Town has been called off after one member from the South African squad tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

The first ODI between South Africa and England at the Newlands, Cape Town has been called off after one member from the South African squad tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The coronavirus tests for both England and South African side took place on Thursday ahead of the three-match ODI series. In the interest of the safety and well-being of both South Africa and England, match officials and all involved in the series, the first ODI has been postponed to Sunday. Cricket South Africa on the postponement of the first ODI between England and South Africa said: ALSO READ: Not Pakistan but Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup 2021: PCB CEO Wasim Khan “Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) would like to announce the postponement of the first Betway One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series to Sunday, 06 December 2020. This decision results from a player from the Proteas team testing positive for COVID-19 after the teams’ last round of scheduled testing performed on Thursday ahead of the ODIs. In the interests of the safety and well-being of both teams, match officials and all involved in the match, the Acting CEO of CSA, Kugandrie Govender as well as the CEO of the ECB, Tom Harrison, have agreed to postpone the first fixture to Sunday." The first ODI between South Africa and England will now be played on Sunday which will be followed by second ODI on Monday with the series finale on Wednesday. ALSO READ: $2.4 billion! Tokyo Olympics to cost whopping sum over postponed Games England defeated South Africa 3-0 in the T20I series as the Eoin Morgan-led side whitewashed the series. They would look to carry on the winning momentum in the ODI format when they take to the field on Sunday for the 50-over affair in Cape Town.

South Africa vs England 1st ODI postponed after SA player tests positive for COVID-19

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SA vs ENG: First ODI abandoned as COVID-19 puts series in doubt

South Africa vs England 1st ODI postponed after SA player tests positive for COVID-19