Namibia have won the toss and have opted to field

Namibia have won the toss and have opted to field

15:20 Local Time, 19:20 GMT, 00:50 IST: Wow, we have an update!

15:09 Local Time, 19:09 GMT, 00:39 IST: The covers are being removed now. There'll be an update at 16:00 Local Time.

14:34 Local Time, 18:34 GMT, 00:04 IST: We've started to lose overs now!

14:00 Local Time, 18:00 GMT, 23:30 IST: "So much water has fallen, it looks a challenge to get things ship shaped in any quick sort of time. We'll be losing overs from 2:30 Local Time (half an hour from now). We have to be patient. At the moment, it has eased, but it just seems to be building around us every time we think we are getting a break in the weather."" says Ian Ward on air.

13:49 Local Time, 17:49 GMT, 23:19 IST: The cut-off time for a 5-over match is 16:46 Local Time.

13:36 Local Time, 17:36 GMT, 23:06 IST: Nah, scratch the previous update. It's raining again.

13:33 Local Time, 17:33 GMT, 23:03 IST: Good news. It has stopped raining

13:10 Local Time, 17:10 GMT, 22:40 IST:

Durga: "What will happen if it is a washout?" -- Scotland will progress and England will be eliminated.

12:50 Local Time, 16:50 GMT, 22:20 IST: The showers have been on and off today. Nitin Menon, the reserve umpire, makes his out to the middle.

12:43 Local Time, 16:43 GMT, 22:13 IST: Uh-oh

Pitch Report | Michael Atherton and Samuel Badree: "Same pitch that was used for the England-Oman game.We haven't had that strong breeze today. Dimensions are the same - 59m and 69m square, 75m down the ground. This was a good cricket pitch - it offered pace and bounce for the quick bowlers and turn for the spinners. Not a blade of grass on this surface. Once again, Adil Rashid is going to be a difficult proposition. He is going to enjoy this surface."

12:31 Local Time, 16:31 GMT, 22:01 IST: "We've had some very heavy rain in Antigua. It's on and off," says Ian Ward on air. The covers are on but it's not raining currently.

England's campaign didn't start as well as they would have expected. Conceded 90/0 in ten overs against Scotland before rain played spoilsport and then were beaten comprehensively by Australia in the following game. With their backs against the wall, England not only beat Oman but also boosted their NRR in the process. Archer, Wood and Rashid starred with the ball to skittle out Oman for 47 and the target was hunted down in 19 deliveries. That was one helluva statement from Butler and Co. Their opponents - Namibia - are already eliminated. After a Super Over win against Oman, they stuttered against Scotland before being thrashed by the Aussies. Just two of their batters got to double-digits as Namibia were bundled out for 72. Have they recovered from that loss? Expect England to play an aggressive brand of cricket once again. Can Namibia spoil the defending champions' party? Answers coming up your way shortly. Stick around for toss and team updates..

12:00 Local Time, 16:00 GMT, 21:30 IST:

Preview

A record win against Oman has, to a great extent, put England's fate back in their hands. As long as group toppers Australia can manage to stay unbeaten, for their own good, England's massive NRR jump - from -1.8 before the match to +3.08 - has ensured they also only need a win against an already-eliminated Namibia to make it through to Super 8s.

The defending champions were tested thoroughly in their rained-out tournament opener against Scotland, before allowing Australia to plunder this World Cup's only 200 score thus far. After that wobbly start to their campaign, England put on a clinical all-round show against Oman to bundle them out for a lowly 47 and then chase it down in under 20 balls.

In contrast, Namibia, their opponents on Sunday, picked up a Super Over win against Oman but lost steam against the tougher competition. However with their own fate on the line, England will know better than to take Gerhard Erasmus's side lightly.

England's NRR currently is well above second-placed Scotland's 2.16, and they seek only a W to progress unless, the following day, the neighbours can conjure up some magic to add another chapter to this World Cup of early upsets.

When: Saturday, June 15, at 5 PM GMT | 1 PM Local

Where: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

What to expect: The wicket in Antigua this World Cup has been kinder to pacers (21 wickets) than spinners (11 wickets). All three games here have been won by chasing sides. Add to that a slight chance of rainfall before the official start-time, and the captain winning the toss should have no hesitation in opting to field first to make the most of the conditions.

Teams Watch

England

Injuries/Unavailability: At the risk of sounding complacent, England might be tempted to rest Jofra Archer for a game, given the quick turnaround. Sam Curran, who is yet to feature in this World Cup, might get a shot against Namibia.

Probable XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran/Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley

Namibia

Injuries/Unavailability: Out of the qualification race, Namibia may want to give Dylan Leicher a chance who is yet to play a World Cup game for the country.

Probable XI: Nikolaas Davin, Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell/Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungmeni

Did you know?

- England and Namibia have never faced each other previously in T20Is

- Moeen Ali needs only one wicket to register 50 in T20Is, whereas Erasmus is three away from the same milestone.

Squads:

England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Chris Jordan, Ben Duckett, Sam Curran, Tom Hartley