The facts about bad weather and critical Australia vs Sri Lanka World Cup challenges? The 2003 World Cup semi-final among both of these qualified ends on Port Elizabeth were definitely disturbed because of the factors and Australia won that match by 48 runs on a Duckworth Lewis system. The 2007 World Cup final at Bridgetown, Barbados too was a stopped event caused by bad weather. Due to a cancellation of the match both teams - got 1-1 point.
Although, this is the first time in the tournament; a match has been canceled due to rain.
Australia, using on Adam Gilchrist's belligerent 149, won it by 53 runs with again Duckworth and Lewis system getting inside the situation.
Sri Lanka's current superior capabilities from the World Champs and the top rated One Day International team, mentioned that Saturday's Group-A World Cup match at the R Premadasa Stadium could well be a popping event.
Nevertheless, as Sri Lanka brought back from a unstable 73 for 3 to 146 for 3 in 32.5 overs, the heavens, that were black and dusty for up to sixty minutes, showed and the umpires requested the protects, that during the time of authoring this, were terribly insufficient.
There was clearly massive puddles on the surface at the time of 5.45 pm and any chance of play commencing, appeared hopelessly far off.
It was subsequently a shame while for the crowds of people who had overloaded the stadium a fantastic 2 hours prior to the beginning expecting the hosts would certainly develop on the 1-6 World Cup history. Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara started a serious beginning by winning a big toss and he predictably made a decision to bat first.
He has also exhibited all three of his tweakers.Right Handed off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, the mystery bowler Ajantha Mendis and his left hand spinner Ranga Herath.
Australia, using on Adam Gilchrist's belligerent 149, won it by 53 runs with again Duckworth and Lewis system getting inside the situation.
Sri Lanka's current superior capabilities from the World Champs and the top rated One Day International team, mentioned that Saturday's Group-A World Cup match at the R Premadasa Stadium could well be a popping event.
Nevertheless, as Sri Lanka brought back from a unstable 73 for 3 to 146 for 3 in 32.5 overs, the heavens, that were black and dusty for up to sixty minutes, showed and the umpires requested the protects, that during the time of authoring this, were terribly insufficient.
There was clearly massive puddles on the surface at the time of 5.45 pm and any chance of play commencing, appeared hopelessly far off.
It was subsequently a shame while for the crowds of people who had overloaded the stadium a fantastic 2 hours prior to the beginning expecting the hosts would certainly develop on the 1-6 World Cup history. Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara started a serious beginning by winning a big toss and he predictably made a decision to bat first.
He has also exhibited all three of his tweakers.Right Handed off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, the mystery bowler Ajantha Mendis and his left hand spinner Ranga Herath.
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