Sri Lanka win rain-hit New Zealand ODI
- Published: 5 Nov 2012 at 00.47
- Online news: Sports
Sri Lanka posted a 14-run victory over New Zealand by Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method in the rain-hit second one-day international on Sunday to gain a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga delivers the ball during the second One Day International (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. Sri Lanka scored a 14-run win over New Zealand by Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method in the rain-hit second one-day international on Sunday to gain a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The day-night match was keenly poised when play was called off due to rain in Pallekele as Sri Lanka were 118-3 off 22.5 overs chasing a 251-run target. They were ahead of the D/L par score of 104 at that stage.
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