Published: Aug 23, 2019, 08:33 AM (IST)
Edited: Aug 23, 2019, 03:38 PM (IST)
Just 36.3 overs were bowled on day one of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the P Sara Oval, after heavy rain in the morning forced a three-hour delay.
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat, and when an early stumps was called on Thursday he was batting on 49 from 100 balls with his team 85/2.
Live Scorecard: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
A late wicket from seam-bowling allrounder Colin de Grandhomme justified his addition in New Zealand’s playing XI at the expense of Mitchell Santer, and gave the Black Caps a sliver of hope on a frustrating opening day.
(READ: Karunaratne steady for Sri Lanka in rain-affected opening day)
The forecast in Colombo is for further rain today. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson yesterday displayed his displeasure when the match officials were slow to return the players to the field after the tea interval when the rain had stopped.
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