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Sri Lanka vs England, 1st ODI: Match called off due to bad weather

Only 15 overs were bowled in the entire contest. England were 95/2 when rain interrupted play and no overs were bowled thereafter.

The first ODI between Sri Lanka vs England was called off due to bad weather. Only 15 overs were bowled in the entire contest. England were 95/2 when rain interrupted play and no overs were sent down thereafter. Earlier, After a disappointing Asia Cup tournament, Sri Lanka are hosting England for 5-ODI, 3 Test and 1 T20I series. Some major changes have been made and Angelo Mathews has been left out from the squad. Dinesh Chandimal has been appointed as the limited-overs captain and under his guidance, Sri Lanka will hope to start off with a win. England, on the other hand, will play their first match since the Test series against England, and will hope to continue the winning form.
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