General view of envelopes that are removed after rain stop (photo Samera Peiris/Getty Pictures) The match of the World Cricket Championship between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned on Tuesday for continuous rain. Sri Lanka published a strong total of 258-6, emphasized by Nilakshika de Silva’s fastest fifty.During the break, the rain prevented New Zealand from launching their shifts, resulting in both teams share every point.Sri Lanka, first launching after winning in throwing, saw Captain Chamari Athapathth and Vishmi Gunaratne built a 101-running opening partnership. Athapath scored 53 runs with seven boundaries and reached his 20.Gunaratne left for 42 runs, followed by Hasini Perer and Harshith Samarawickram stabilizing partnership 58 runs out of 74 balls. Perera contributed 44 runs while Samarawickrama added 26.De Silva remained on 55 Nebit and reached its fourth ODI fifty in just 26 balls, including one six and seven borders.For New Zealand, Sophie Devine claimed three goals for 54 runs, while Bree Illing took two goals for 39 runs.
