Colombo: A Group A World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Australia was halted by rain on Saturday. Sri Lanka were 146-3 after 32.5 overs when the players left the field.
Earlier, Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and decided to bat .
Sri Lanka, named all three spinners — Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis and Rangana Herath — in their side.
Australia, with two wins in as many games, remained unchanged from the side which beat New Zealand last week.
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