Lasith Malinga dismissed Mohammad Hafeez for zero © AFP
By CricketCountry Staff
Colombo: Jun 13, 2012
The third One Day International between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo has been been called off due to persistent rains.
When rain stopped play, Pakistan were struggling at 12 for 2 having lost both their openers cheaply in 6.2 overs.
Lasith Malinga and Nuwan Kulasekara picked up a wicket each.
The rains got heavier after some mild drizzle.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq had won the toss and elected to bat first in the third One Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka.
Going into the game, both teams have won a game apiece and they would be looking to take a lead in this game.
The two match T20 international series between the two teams was tied one all.
Brief Score: Pakistan 12 for 2 in 6.2 overs (Azhar Ali 7, Asad Shafiq 5*; Nuwan Kulasekara 1 for 3, Lasith Malinga 1 for 9) vs Sri Lanka
