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Rain delays toss in third Sri Lanka-England ODI
KANDY, Sri Lanka, Oct 17, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Rain on Wednesday delayed the
toss of the one-day international between England and Sri Lanka in Kandy, the
third consecutive match of a series plagued by tropical downpours.
England lead the five-match series in Sri Lanka 1-0 after the opener was
washed out, and the tourists won the second rain-shortened game.
Eoin Morgan’s visiting side were awarded a 31-run victory on a faster run
rate in Dambulla, after a torrential deluge at the ground last weekend.
Only 15 overs were bowled in the opening match of the series, also in
Dambulla, before it was called off for rain.
A warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI side on October 6 was also
canned due to monsoon rain.
England are ranked number one in ODI rankings ahead of India, while hosts
Sri Lanka trail at eighth.
Weather permitting, England will also play a Twenty20 international and
two Tests against Sri Lanka on the tour which runs through November 27.
BSS/AFP/RY/1550 hrs