11 Jun, 18:34 (IST)

So, there you go! The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ICC CWC 2019 match in Bristol has been officially called-off due to heavy rains. Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka get one point each from this match. Here's how the ICC CWC19 Points Table stands following BAN vs SL match washout.

11 Jun, 18:32 (IST)

Update: The rain has eased down and umpires are out in the middle for inspection. We might have the final word from umpires soon! Stay tuned!

11 Jun, 18:11 (IST)

Update: It is raining heavily in Bristol and that gives us an indication that the match is very much likely to be called-off now. The cut-off time for a 20-over game is 4:15pm local time, which is 8:45pm IST. Apparently. fans are not happy with ICC's scheduling of the CWC 2019. Check some reactions here.

11 Jun, 16:37 (IST)

Update: It has started to rain again and we might see another delay in inspection by the umpires. Who knows game could be called off as well! As there is plenty of water on the covers.

11 Jun, 16:12 (IST)

Update: Groundsmen are busy draining the huge covers. If weather stays dry we might have a game. Maybe 35-overs per side! But weather has to stay clear. Forecast for the day in Taunton appears to be good. All of a sudden, possibilities of match happening appear bright!

11 Jun, 15:55 (IST)

Update: Well some good news coming our way, unexpectedly. Rain has stopped and it is brighter as well. Umpires are out in the middle, inspecting the ground.

11 Jun, 15:10 (IST)

Update: The inspection scheduled has been postponed as rain returns in Bristol. Covers are back on! So our wait continues. And honestly, chances of this match taking place are very low. Another wash-out on cards! Stay tuned though, you never know!

11 Jun, 14:25 (IST)

Update: The toss in the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka has been delayed as it rained ahead of the match. There is an inspection scheduled at 10:30am local time, which is 03:00pm IST. Meanwhile, Kumar Sangakkara on Air confirmed that chances of match happening look bleak. Fingers crossed though!

11 Jun, 14:19 (IST)

Hello, and welcome to our live coverage of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka CWC 2019.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh meet in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019) match 16 at the Bristol County Ground in Bristol. This is the fourth match for Bangladesh While Sri Lanka have played three, including the washout against Pakistan, which was scheduled to take pace at the same venue. The weather in Bristol has not been generous as far as cricket is concerned and chances are this game might be washed-out as well. Stay tuned BAN vs SL live score updates. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score 16th ODI Match..

After the win over South Africa, Bangladesh have lost their two subsequent matches. The Tigers were outplayed by New Zealand and hosts England. The Mashrafe Mortaza-led side will be looking to secure their second win as they face struggling Sri Lanka. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds: Free Bet Odds, Predictions and Favourites During BAN vs SL in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 16.

Sri Lanka, thus far, have managed to win just one match while their last match against Pakistan was washed out. The lone victory came against Afghanistan but they had to toil hard for it. In their opening match of the CWC 2019, the Lankan lions were handed defeat by New Zealand. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – Points Table.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 16 Video Preview

Meanwhile, this will be the fourth World Cup encounter between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh have never defeated Sri Lanka in a World Cup match and will be looking to change that this time around. As of now, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are placed on the bottom half of the points table. Sri Lanka with three points are placed on sixth place while Bangladesh with two points are on eighth.