Rain washes out Pakistan-Sri Lanka World Cup match at Bristol
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The World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Friday after persistent rain in Bristol.
The game was scheduled to begin at 10:30am local time (0930 GMT) but was eventually called off in the afternoon, with both teams being awarded a point.
It is the first match at the World Cup in England and Wales to be abandoned without a result. Both teams now have three points, with one win and a loss apiece.
The call-off upset fans who had travelled to watch the game.
“We came from Lahore to watch this match and it proved a damp squib,” said Farhan Malik. “We lost a crucial point because we were sure of beating Sri Lanka.”
The decision to call off the game was announced shortly after 3:45pm local time (1445 GMT) following persistent rain throughout the morning at Bristol's County Ground.
The rain started to ease around noon and conditions had improved at the time of a pitch inspection, with occasional sunshine, but umpires decided the ground was too wet.
Sixth-ranked Pakistan and ninth-ranked Sri Lanka each have one win and one (heavy) defeat so far in the 2019 edition of the World Cup.
Sri Lanka had a chance today to do something they have never done before at any Cricket World Cup: Beat Pakistan.
Pakistan has won all seven completed World Cup games against Sri Lanka, and has a 90-58 One-Day International (ODI) win-loss overall record against the Sri Lankans with one tie.
Sri Lanka, the 1996 champion, beat Afghanistan in a rain-hit game to rebound after a 10-wicket thrashing by New Zealand. Kusal Perera was set to open again for Sri Lanka after hitting 78 against Afghanistan.
Pakistan, the 1992 champions, ended a run of 11 straight losses in ODIs with a 14-run win over top-ranked England at Trent Bridge on Monday.
That impressive performance came after its second-lowest World Cup total of 105 in a shambolic opening loss to West Indies.
All 10 teams play each other in a round-robin format, with the top four qualifying for the semi-finals.
Sri Lanka's next game is against Bangladesh in Bristol on Tuesday. Pakistan play defending champion Australia in Taunton on Wednesday.
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Jun 07, 2019 02:35pm
Why there is always rain in pakistan's mataches
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Jun 07, 2019 02:37pm
A draw would make the task difficult for both the teams.
Pakistan with 7-0 record of wins with Sri Lanka is hot favorite to win, if play starts.
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Jun 07, 2019 02:41pm
Rain will save us today.
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Jun 07, 2019 02:46pm
England as a venue is not suitable for worldcup matches. This needs to be rethought.
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Jun 07, 2019 02:48pm
In 1992, Pakistan was defeated in 1st match by WI, in 2nd match they won & the 3rd one was a washout. Is history repeating once again? Wish you all the best Pakistan.
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Jun 07, 2019 02:59pm
Goodluck Pakistan
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Jun 07, 2019 03:05pm
It is a forecast for 24 hour continues rain. So one point each, but surely will hurt Pakistan more.
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Jun 07, 2019 03:11pm
if it is reduced to 20 overs a side, the match would become really interesting. neither batting line-up is capable of lasting more than 20 overs in any format.
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Jun 07, 2019 03:26pm
Three unpredictable teams will play today’s game, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the weather. Let us see, who wins the match.ABCD
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Jun 07, 2019 03:45pm
It looks pretty bad, and match is likely to be abandoned giving one point each - Pakistan 1 - Sri Lanka 1.
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Jun 07, 2019 03:57pm
This is gonna be t20 match.
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Jun 07, 2019 04:10pm
Pakistan will be lucky if it rains out today. One point is a bonus.
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Jun 07, 2019 04:11pm
Let us make it a T20I match due to rain, if rain stops.
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Jun 07, 2019 04:15pm
I think both should be happy with a point each.
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Jun 07, 2019 04:23pm
If match overs are reduced sarfaraz should reconsider his batting position...
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Jun 07, 2019 04:33pm
Bad luck for Pakistan
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Jun 07, 2019 04:37pm
@J, Why there is always rain in pakistan's mataches?
International Conspiracy because of your strategic location.
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Jun 07, 2019 04:55pm
And srilanka get free one point
What happen if same rain incident will happen against afghanistan? There is very little chance to win against team lika india,Australia and New Zealand.
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Jun 07, 2019 05:13pm
Today I am supporting Srilanka, because of their significant role in bringing cricket back to Pakistan. Srilanka we love you and really wish you well for this world cup.
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Jun 07, 2019 05:26pm
@J,: Man, 1992 is getting repeated. First match lost, second won and third one was washed out. Sarfraj is going to be PM of Pakistan after 26 years.
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Jun 07, 2019 05:27pm
Please send the rain to the subcontinent. A billion people suffering from scorching heat and dried up water sources.
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Jun 07, 2019 05:46pm
Well on a positive note, Pakistan wont loose today
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Jun 07, 2019 05:50pm
@Bhaarteey,
That would be unfortunate. Current Pakistan team doesn't deserve to be world champions unlike the 1992 team.
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Jun 07, 2019 06:04pm
Thanks to the rains, Nadal Vs Federer match is being telecast instead of battle of minnows.
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Jun 07, 2019 06:06pm
@Jor Hoka Pakistani, “Rain will save us today“
Your hatred for Pakistan from across the border is well understood, but your comments highlight your understanding of the game or your naivety.
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Jun 07, 2019 06:26pm
Pakistan will get one free point.
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Jun 07, 2019 06:53pm
Hope we see T20 here
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Jun 07, 2019 07:24pm
Why dont ICC consider the seasons while fixing the venue? If it is a rainy season in a particular region, it will be dry season in some other region. So, big tournaments should be organised in places where u expect dry season.
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Jun 07, 2019 07:30pm
Maybe ICC never heard of weather satellite.
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Jun 07, 2019 07:51pm
The match has been called off. Unlucky Pakistan has been hit hard than Sri Lanka, who will be happy with the one point.
R.S. Menon, Bangalore
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Jun 07, 2019 07:52pm
Sharing a point with SL will be disastrous to Pak in the final equations.
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Jun 07, 2019 07:57pm
@Gordon D Walker
Rightly said. England weather is awful - further compounded by the small boundaries. Australia, South Africa and to certain extend UAE pitches stand out.
R.S. Menon, Bangalore
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Jun 07, 2019 07:58pm
It has been called off! Each team will be awarded 1 point. Pakistan has avoided an embarrassing defeat. Malinga was raring to go!
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Jun 07, 2019 07:59pm
@ Vikas, yes now both the teams are happy
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Jun 07, 2019 08:01pm
Terrible as it can be. Let's not forget, Pakistan wanted to keep the momentum from last game.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:01pm
Very good, good for Srilanka
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Jun 07, 2019 08:02pm
Good for the players of Pakistani and Srilanka cricket teams. They can enjoy the rain while in Bristol.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:08pm
Tough luck Pakistan. A point lost which will impact the qualification scenario later in the tournament. It was raining all day but right now, pretty sunny and pleasant.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:10pm
Point gain is a point lost for Pakistan
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Jun 07, 2019 08:11pm
@Bhaarteey, correct! But you don't have Imran Khan, Miandad, Inzi, and Akram in the team! You have an inexperience team.
Cheers!
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Jun 07, 2019 08:13pm
Why they chose to hold World Cup matches in this season in UK?
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Jun 07, 2019 08:14pm
Lucky Pakistan got one point.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:16pm
That's bad for Pakistan chances as they have a alreast lost to west indies and now a single point from srilanka washout .. task is more difficult for the green shirts now as they have to win four out of six matches now ..
Such wash outs would only be favourable for South Africa as they have suffered huge blow coz of three straight defeats especially from Bengladesh
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Jun 07, 2019 08:16pm
IMF awarded 1 point to Pakistan..... ooops I mean ICC
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Jun 07, 2019 08:18pm
Pakistan will surely happy to get 1 point instead lose
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Jun 07, 2019 08:19pm
I don't watch any cricket match the whole year except world cup odi or t20 and champions trophy. So it is really disappointing. ICC should schedule matches after due pondering.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:20pm
And this is a minus for Pakistan, who are clear favorites. more so because of the current form of SriLanka.Anyhow these are early days in the tournament, There is still a long way to go .
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Jun 07, 2019 08:20pm
World cup matches must schedule a reserve day, depriving a team of points especially when facing a weak team is injustice.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:20pm
@Denial, you might be living in a fool’s paradise. Both teams have batted for 60 overs in their previous matches. Quite absurd statement from a naive of cricketing.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:21pm
@Bhaarteey, well that team had Imran Wasim waqar inzi etc. Not this one
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Jun 07, 2019 08:30pm
Please send the rains to the subcontinent where over a billion people are parched in the scorching sun.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:38pm
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
With the unpredictable Pakistan team it's possible they could have screwed up against Sri Lanka. So 1 point is better than none.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:40pm
Aspected defeat washout
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Jun 07, 2019 08:45pm
Unfortunate for Sri Lanka - easy 2 points reduced to 1 apiece with Pakistan.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:47pm
Lucky Pakistan gets 1 point.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:50pm
This is an expected outcome.......both teams must be happy sharing point....on another thought, why ICC can't reschedule this game tomorrow? It's not that the ground is unavailable....
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Jun 07, 2019 08:54pm
Suspicious behavior of umpires, not asking groundsmen to mop the ONLY damp patch, when there were over 75 minutes between first inspection and the call off time. instead held a lonely meeting at the center, asked Mickey Arthur to leave them alone.
At the very least they could have used sand on the wet patch and get going!
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Jun 07, 2019 09:25pm
Pakistan favoured by rain
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Jun 07, 2019 09:31pm
@Jor Hoka Pakistani. I know Pakistan is tough team but your team could do well too.
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Jun 07, 2019 09:32pm
That was easy 1 point for Pakistan.
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Jun 07, 2019 09:39pm
I think both should be happy with a point each. because both team have same caliber .
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Jun 07, 2019 09:48pm
Good omen like 92 cup. After 74 all out it rained. Rest is history
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Jun 07, 2019 09:53pm
Congrats... Pak reaches in top 4 list on points table.
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Jun 07, 2019 10:18pm
Half of the games in this World Cup will washed out..
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Jun 07, 2019 10:46pm
Why writer thinks Sri Lanka has a chance to beat Pakistan. Pakistan won all 7 games so who has a better chance of winning. Writers must be Indian paid the way he use discouraging language about Pakistani team. Winning against England was a big victory for Pakistan.
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Jun 07, 2019 11:11pm
A big setback for Pakistan, specially when they needed to win one more match than other semifinal aspirants due to run rate problem. Now we need to win at least 4 of our remaining six.
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Jun 07, 2019 11:37pm
Lucky for both sides to get one point each without any effort. But will this help them through to the next round? That remains to be seen.
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Jun 08, 2019 12:01am
@ABCD, good one
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Jun 08, 2019 12:52am
Lanka seemed fired up after last match so we should be happy to settle with one point.
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Jun 08, 2019 12:53am
@J, genius in you should be able to figure it out.
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Jun 08, 2019 01:41am
Why didn’t they schedule an extra day for rain abandoned matches like 1999 ?
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Jun 08, 2019 01:51am
Lucky Pakistan, managed to get one point. Sri Lanka would have bounced the jokers out for 100.
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Jun 08, 2019 01:53am
@Shahid, : Pakistan should be happy. They would have been bundled out for 100 had play happened.
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Jun 08, 2019 03:37am
J believe me it is always raining in the UK.
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Jun 08, 2019 03:38am
You guys should happy! We're in third place!
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Jun 08, 2019 03:44am
Good for Pakistan as got a point.
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Jun 08, 2019 03:47am
In progress history repeats......but still lots of time to go..... and the rule was very different then in 1992....
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Jun 08, 2019 05:34am
Easy 1 point for Pakistan if they had played they would have lost definitely. Thank for rain.
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Jun 08, 2019 05:56am
@Gordon D. Walker, Please explain in detail! Why is that?
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Jun 08, 2019 06:57am
Pakistan is lucky to get one point here
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Jun 08, 2019 08:30am
It is tempting fate to hope for a repeat of 1992 (similar sequence of results in first three rounds of the tournament for the green shirts) because this time the results in matches involving other teams could cost Pakistan a finals berth by the most slender margin.
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Jun 08, 2019 10:10am
2046 Sarfaraz will be PM.
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Jun 08, 2019 11:55am
@J, :"Why there is always rain in pakistan's matches" : thats because of BCCI.
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Jun 08, 2019 05:38pm
@Gordon D. Walker, OK, I will.
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Jun 08, 2019 05:49pm
Part and parcel of the game.
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