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Sunday, March 06, 2011

Rain stops play after Sri Lanka reach 146-3

Updated at: 1652 PST,  Saturday, March 05, 2011
COLOMBO: Rain stopped play in the World Cup Group A match between Sri Lanka and Australia at R. Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
The pitch was covered as heavy rain fell, with Sri Lanka, who chose to bat, 146-3 after 32.5 overs.Skipper Kumar Sangakkara was unbeaten on 73 and Thilan Samaraweera on 34 not out.