World Cup 2019: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match called off

Both sides were awarded a point.

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By Web Report

Published: Sat 8 Jun 2019, 1:54 PM

After much delay, the World Cup match scheduled for today, Pakistan versus Sri Lanka, has been called off.    
Cricket World Cup posted the update on their Twitter handle a while back.
"Disappointing news from Bristol. PakvsSL has been abandoned - both sides have been awarded a point." 

A steady drizzle in Bristol had put the game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on hold. 
Pitch inspections took place after it stopped raining but the match was called off as rainy conditions persist. 
 
The UK Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Web Report

Published: Sat 8 Jun 2019, 1:54 PM

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