fizzle

The final quarter fizzled out as changes and a slippery ball broke up any rhythm to the contest, but there are likely to be fireworks, and a more testing encounter for England, on semi-final weekend.

Whether Sunday proves to be a momentum-builder — or just another flash of promise that once again fizzles — remains to be seen as they enter September.

The final minutes fizzled out as both sides emptied their benches, but Canada had done all the damage in the first half and have now beaten Wales in their past eight outings.

Into the weekend, some weather fronts may try and push in from the west but are likely to be fairly weak as they bump into high pressure and then fizzle out.

Tyler Glasnow fizzled after two electric opening innings, leaving the game at the end of the fifth after giving up two runs.