The 1000th ODI match under lights was abandoned without a ball being bowled at the Rangiri Stadium on Thursday. This was also the first match at Dambulla, normally among the driest regions of Sri Lanka at this time of the year, to be called off without a result. Persistent showers prevented any play between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the fourth match of the Micromax ODI series. Since the toss took place - Ross Taylor won the spin of the coin and elected to bat - the game will enter the official records. A fresh match, this includes the toss, between the two sides will be played on Friday .Keeping in mind the possibility of inclement weather, the tournament schedule provides for a reserve day after every match.

Published Date : Friday, Aug 20, 04:38Pm IST

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