Published: Nov 03, 2012, 04:45 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 03, 2012, 04:45 PM (IST)
The one-off T20 and the first ODI was washed out earlier at Pallekele © AFP
Colombo: Nov 3, 2012
Sri Lanka on Friday changed the venue for the second and third One-Day International of the ongoing five-match home series against New Zealand due to heavy rain ruining ground conditions.
Pallekele will replace Colombo as the venue for the matches on Sunday and Tuesday, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement.
“This decision was made considering the prevailing weather patterns and available ground conditions,” it said. “SLC will be constantly monitoring weather conditions for further review.”
Rain in Pallekele has already marred a one-off Twenty20 international and the opening one-dayer, which were abandoned. Only 16 overs were bowled in the T20 game while the one-day match was called off without a ball being bowled.
Hambantota is scheduled to host the last two one-day internationals on November 10 and 12.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand will also play two Tests after the one-day series.
