The World Cup 2019 match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka was abandoned after persistent rain at Bristol County Ground in Bristol on Tuesday, with both sides earning a point each. Sri Lanka now have have 4 points from their 4 outings while Bangladesh have 3 points from 4 games.The match was called off without a single ball being bowled. Interestingly, 2019 has become the World Cup with the most number of abandoned games, thanks to the three call-offs in a week. Earlier on Monday, a match between South Africa and West Indies was rained off and teams shared a point each. Calling rain-affected tournaments as being difficult for teams, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said it was a bad time for his team after back-to-back washouts for the Lankans. Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza, terming the scenario disappointing and frustrating, said that they do not have any option but to play hard. (SCORECARD)
World Cup 2019 Match Highlights Between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Straight from Bristol, London
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