Ruhuna Ryls vs Nagenahira, at Colombo, , Aug 11 2012 - Match Result

7.30: Word just in. Nagenahira have won by five runs by Duckworth/Lewis Method.

Their par score was 72, they finished at 77 for 2. The rain has delayed the toss for the second game. Could be a frustrating wait.

A good performance by the Nagenehira bowlers, particularly Ajantha Mendis, to keep Ruhuna down to 134. Would have been an interesting finish had it not been for the rain.

7.20pm: It's still drizzling and the ground's completely covered.

D gets scientific: "Perhaps scientists should study cricket matches like these and harness their incredible power to summon rain in dry spells. Perhaps this knowledge could be used to end droughts for good."

Kush: "Sri Lankan farmers will be soo happy with this rain , there was no rain in SL for past couple of weeks :)"

7.05pm: No improvements yet. I was told that Nagenahira are ahead at this stage on D/L, as their par score is 72.

6.50pm: Groundstaff getting ready. It's drizzling and they're going off. Getting heavier now. I'd seen enough of the rain when I was in Sri Lanka a month ago! My weather updates weren't always accurate though.

Andrew says it's getting really heavy. We'll be lucky to complete this game. The second game is supposed to begin at 8pm.

Jose: "This is the rainy season in Srilanka. Wonder, why they scheduled the tournament now!" Because there was no other slot available.

72 needed off 54, getting tougher for Nagenahira