SL split points for second successive time in WC after match washed out

Sri Lanka were forced to split points for the second successive time in the ongoing World Cup after their match against Bangladesh was called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain here Tuesday.

Both the teams came into the match with one win from three matches and now each will get a point for the washout.

Sri Lanka now have four points from as many games, while Bangladesh have three points from four games.

After two defeats, Bangladesh were looking for resurgence against Sri Lanka and now they will be wary of their semifinal chances.

"For all the teams, coming to the ground and not playing is disappointing and frustrating," said Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza.

"This is how the tournament is going, we got our chances against New Zealand, we couldn't get going in the England match, but it was frustrating today."
"I know logistically it would have caused problems. But we can put a man on the moon, so if we have to travel a day later, so be it."