Rain washes out Pakistan-Sri Lanka match

The World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Friday after persistent rain in Bristol.

The game was scheduled to begin at 10:30 (0930 GMT) but was eventually called off in the afternoon, with both teams being awarded a point. 

The result saw Sri Lanka and Pakistan go third and fourth in the standings respectively

Toss delayed due to rain in the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Bristol.

Pakistan come on the back of a win against the host England by14 runs whereas the Lankans won by 34 runs  [D/L Method] in a thriller against the Afghanistan in the match coming up to this one.