Sports News | Rain Threatens Tight Finish in New Zealand-Sri Lanka Test

Christchurch, Mar 13 (AP) Rain delayed the start of play on the last day of the first cricket Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, threatening the possibility of a thrilling finish.

Lunch was taken ahead of schedule at 12:30 p.m. with no play possible in the morning session. At least 73 overs remain in the day.

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New Zealand is due to resume Monday at 28-1, needing a further 257 runs to win and lead the two-match series.

Sri Lanka needs to win both tests to earn a place in the final of the World Test Championship, if India loses its current test against Australia.

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The rain is expected to clear in the afternoon and the possibility of a win by either team likely will depend on how long it takes to prepare Hagley Oval for play. AP AM

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