Rain delays start of Pak-SL World Cup match

Bristol: Heavy rains delayed the start of the World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka here Friday.

With incessant rain lashing the County ground here, toss was delayed and a full match seems unlikely as there is no signs of rains abating. A 20-over game might be on the cards, provided the ground is handed over to the umpires by 3pm so that play can start by 4.15pm.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are both coming into the match after winning one and losing one. Pakistan lost to West Indies by seven wickets in their opening match before beating favourites England by 14 runs. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, lost to New Zealand by 10 wickets and brought their campaign back with a 34-run victory against Afghanistan.