2019 World Cup, Match 11: Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after match abandoned due to rain
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Image Source : Getty ImagesGround staff work to clear water off the outfield prior to the Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, at Bristol County Ground, in Bristol, England
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka were forced to split the two points after their World Cup match was called off due to heavy rain, which left the field unplayable on Friday.
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After a couple of inspections, umpires Nigel Llong and Ian Gould decided to call off the game at 3:46 pm.
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Despite rain playing spoilsport, fans turned out in large numbers to support their respective nations. Both teams went into the game with a win and a loss. They get a point each from the match, the first wash out of the tournament.
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Pakistan next face Australia in Match 17 of the World Cup on June 12 at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
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Sri Lanka will next play Bangladesh on June 11 in Match 11 of the World Cup in Bristol.