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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2019: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Abandoned Due To Rain In Bristol
2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, PAK vs SL, Hughlights: Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan get a point each after their match in Bristol is called off without a ball bowled due to rain.
- Prakash Rai
- Updated:June 07, 2019 08:35 PM IST
Read Time: 1 min
PAK vs SL Cricket World Highlights: The match has been called off due to rain and wet outfield.© AFP
The match officials were not satisfied with the ground condition and have decided to call it a day.The match has been called off due to wet outfield without a ball bowled, both teams have been awarded a point each. (SCORECARD)
World Cup 2019 Match Highlights Between Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Straight from County Ground, Bristol.
- 20:32 (IST)We will see you tomorrow...Thank you for waiting so patiently today. It was a sad ending to the match. We will see you tomorrow.
- 20:25 (IST)The match has been called offThe umpires and the match officials were not satisfied with the ground condition and have decided to call it a day.The match has been called off without a ball bowled, both teams have been awarded a point each.
- 19:49 (IST)Sun is out... and so are umpiresThe Sun has seeped out of clouds, for the first time in the day. But the umpires have walked in to the ground for the second time for another inspection.
- 19:23 (IST)Next inspection at 7:45 pm ISTAlright, so the umpires have left the field and they were not satisfied with the ground condition and have decided to inspect it once again at 7:45 pm IST.
- 19:21 (IST)Inspection is onThe umpires are out in the middle for inspection. More than the pitch what they are more concerned about is the outfield, especially the area near the inner circle, as it is very damp and that is what taking them so long to make their decision.
- 18:43 (IST)Good news, covers are coming offAfter so much wait, there is a good news from Bristol. The rain has stopped and covers are being removed slowly and steadily. The umpires will be out for inspection at 7:00 pm IST
- 18:37 (IST)Rain has stoppedFew Pakistan and Sri Lanka players are out in the middle and the crowd is welcoming them with huge chants. The outfield is quite damp and will take groundstaff at least two hours to prepare the ground for the match. So, fingers crossed. Remember, 8:49 pm IST is the cut-off time for a 20-over game.
- 17:54 (IST)Useful information...Important information for fans who are disappointed because of continuous rain, the cut-off time for a 20 over per side match is 8:49 pm IST. So, we still have close to three hours left after which game will be abandoned.
- 17:04 (IST)Not very good visuals from groundLive visuals from the ground suggest that the rain is not going to stop anytime soon.
- 15:51 (IST)It's raining more intensely nowIt is raining with even greater intensity than before. One thing for sure is that we will not have a have full 50-over game.
- 15:04 (IST)Super Sopers out at the centre amidst rainAmidst rain, two super sopers are out in the middle and working at full capacity to dry out the water from the covers.
- 14:58 (IST)It's still rainingThe rain is still pouring in Bristol and things are not looking nice.
Unfortunately it's not looking too pretty in Bristol #PAKvSL #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/pnlG9mO713
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 7, 2019 - 14:36 (IST)Toss is delayed!It's raining in Bristol and the toss has been delayed. Stay tuned for further updates
- 14:22 (IST)Hello and welcome!Welcome to the live coverage of Match 11 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from County Ground, Bristol.
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