Courtesy Sunday Island - by Rex Clementine
The much anticipated Sri Lanka - Australia clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup at R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday was affected by rain half way through Sri Lanka’s innings. After a shaky start, Sri Lanka recovered to post 146 for three in 32.5 overs with captain Kumar Sangakkara leading the way with an unbeaten 73. A heavy downpour at 5:06 pm forced the players indoors and it continued for two hours virtually denying Sri Lanka to resume their innings. According to the Duckworth/Lewis Method, Australia had to score 154 runs in 20 overs if Australia were able to begin their run chase.
After electing to bat first, a heated altercation took place between Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait and Tilakaratne Dilshan after the batsman edged one past the slip cordon for four. Dilshan pulled out of facing the next delivery from Tait in the last moment resulting in a protest by Australian captain Ricky Ponting.
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