England’s bid to maneuver into an unassailable lead of their ODI collection towards Sri Lanka has been foiled by rain as one other polished bowling show counted for nothing at Wantage Road.
Steady drizzle turned heavier and compelled the groups off the sphere after Sri Lanka’s innings had slowly unravelled from a stable platform of 53 for 2 from 9 overs to 106 for 9 within the thirty first.
Chamari Athapaththu’s run-a-ball 34 put England below stress however the Sri Lanka captain’s dismissal in Charlie Dean’s first over led to a momentum shift because the vacationers once more struggled with the bat.
Dean (2-12), Alice Davidson-Richards (2-16) and Lauren Filer (2-25) all took two wickets.
Hasini Perera anchored proceedings after Athapaththu’s dismissal, amassing 31 not out off 58 balls, however was helpless to cease wickets tumbling on the different finish, with Sri Lanka’s plight encapsulated by Achini Kulasuriya being absent-mindedly run out by Kate Cross simply earlier than the gamers have been introduced off.
A two-hour delay ensued however as puddles developed on the outfield, the match was deserted with simply 30.5 overs attainable. The abandonment means Sri Lanka escape, however nonetheless path 1-0 on this three-match collection.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
