Food prices at England's T20 World Cup opener against Scotland in Barbados have been disclosed. The match, which marked England's World Cup defence at the Kensington Oval, was short-lived due to inclement weather.
Scotland's opening batsmen, George Munsey and Michael Jones, put up an unbroken 90-run partnership in 10 overs, later adjusted to 109. The game concluded in a draw as the weather disrupted play, leaving England without a chance to respond, intensifying their focus on Saturday's match against Australia.
The Barmy Army, England's cricket supporters' club, shared the menu prices, revealing that a plate of fish and chips cost fans £15.55 or $40 (Barbadian dollars), while the cheapest option, a hotdog, was priced at £3.89 or $10.
Despite the anticipation, the day commenced with rain, causing disruptions, and setting a tone that continued throughout the match.
When the game finally commenced, England's performance seemed worryingly below par. Mark Wood's fourth ball, renowned for its pace, was fiercely struck over mid-on by Munsey, while Jofra Archer's initial over provided Jones with too much room to manoeuvre.
The fielding also faltered, with midfielders adding to England's woes. Their hopes of a breakthrough soared momentarily when Munsey appeared to edge Wood to Buttler, only for replays to reveal a no-ball.
Jones, who had batted at No. 7 for Durham just days before, then sent Chris Jordan's delivery soaring onto the roof of the Greenridge & Haynes stand, denting both a solar panel and English pride. The game was halted due to rain when Scotland was at 51 without loss after 6.2 overs. When the match resumed as a 10-over contest, both Wood and Archer had already exhausted their two-over allocations.
Adil Rashid's first over proved costly, conceding 18 runs, leaving Scotland in a commanding position and England still seeking their first win in five T20 World Cup encounters against European opponents.