NZ, Sri Lanka ODI abandoned

Published January 3, 2016

NELSON: The fourth ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned on Satu­rday after heavy rain allowed only nine overs to be bowled.

The start of the match was delayed nearly five hours because of the weather.

New Zealand were 75-3 after being sent in to bat when the rain started again and the umpires called the game off.

New Zealand have an unbeatable 2-1 lead in the series with the fifth and final match to be played in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.

Published in Dawn, January 3rd, 2016

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