The second one-day cricket worldwide between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was deserted on Tuesday due to rain.
Heavy rain fell all through the day and by the scheduled begin of two p.m. native time, the covers had been on and huge swimming pools of water already had fashioned within the outfield.
Umpires made the choice to desert the match after a floor inspection at 4:25 p.m. native time. The newest a match might begin was 7:02 p.m. nevertheless it already was clear that with rain nonetheless falling a big puddles in some elements of Hagley Oval, no play could be doable.
New Zealand leads the three-match sequence after profitable the primary match at Eden Park on Saturday by 198 runs.
The third match is at Hamilton’s Seddon Park on Friday.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com