England's men's cricket team has suffered a chaotic and rain-affected 14-run defeat to South Africa in the first T20 International at Cardiff.
The match, which was a bizarre affair, was ultimately decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, a result that has been described as a "shambles" by England's captain, Harry Brook.
The defeat is a major blow for England, who were looking to get off to a good start in the three-match series.
Brook's post-match comments have been widely shared, with the captain expressing his frustration with the performance and the nature of the defeat.
The match, which was shortened due to persistent showers, was a tough one for both teams, but England's performance with the bat was simply not good enough.
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The details of the rain-affected T20
Persistent showers at Sophia Gardens reduced what should have been a 40-over contest to just 12.5 overs in total.
South Africa were put in to bat after Brook won the toss, and they raced to 97 for 5 in 7.5 overs, thanks to some quickfire contributions from their batsmen.
England were left chasing a stiff revised target of 69 in five overs, but they faltered to 54 for 5, unable to keep pace with a daunting run rate of nearly 14 an over.
The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for England, who had a good start with the ball but failed to capitalise on it.
What a defeat means for the rest of the series
The defeat in the first T20 is a major blow for England, who will now have to win the next two games to win the series.
The match, which was a brutal reality check for the team, has raised questions about their approach to the game and their ability to perform under pressure.
Brook's comments, which have been widely praised for their honesty, suggest that the team will have to make a number of changes if they want to turn things around.
The team will be looking for a much-improved performance in the second T20, which is scheduled for Friday at Old Trafford, and they will be hoping to level the series.
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