New Zealand and Sri Lanka 2nd ODI at Hagley Oval abandoned due to rain

The 2nd ODI betwwen New Zealand and Sri lanka has been delayed due to persistant rain.

New Zealand leads the three-match series after winning the first match by 198 runs at Auckland on Saturday. The third match is at Hamilton on Friday.

At the time the toss was scheduled on Tuesday the covers still were on the wicket block and patches of water had pooled in the outfield, suggesting a long delay.