The ICC Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being bowled yesterday after persistent rain in Bristol.
The game was scheduled to begin at 10:30am local time but was eventually called off in the afternoon, with both teams being awarded a point.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. It is the first match at the World Cup in England and Wales to be abandoned without a result.
Both teams now have three points, with one win and a loss apiece.
Pakistan lost to the West Indies by seven wickets at Trent Bridge before beating England by 14 runs at the same venue on Monday.
Sri Lanka crashed to a 10-wicket defeat against New Zealand before pulling off a 34-run win against Afghanistan in a rain-affected game.
The call-off upset fans who had travelled to watch the game.
“We came from Lahore to watch this match and it proved a damp squib,” said Farhan Malik. “We lost a crucial point because we were sure of beating Sri Lanka.”
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