The opening day-night international between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was washed out without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain on Friday, depriving Karachi of hosting its first ODI in 10 years.
Umpires called off the match as there were pools of water around the outfield with the pitch and adjoining area covered.
The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Karachi has been abandoned due to rain 😞
— ICC (@ICC) September 27, 2019
It's the first time an ODI has ever been washed out at the venue. As you can see, it was a bit wet...#PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/mWGYrAzL3x
The remaining two ODIs will be played in Karachi on Sunday and Wednesday.
Karachi has not hosted an ODI since January 2009 when Sri Lanka played two back-to-back matches at the National Stadium.
A tropical depression in the Arabian sea, around which Karachi is situated, have caused intermittent rains for the last five days.
Heavy showers began as soon the teams were whisked into the National Stadium under tight security in the afternoon.
📰 The first #PAKvSL ODI has been called off due to rain 🌧 pic.twitter.com/rI8aLT0RkO
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 27, 2019
The two teams will also play three T20Is in Lahore on October 5, 7 and 9.
Feature Image Courtesy: AFP/ Asif Hassan
