It was the second match of the day after Ireland vs Afghanistan to be washed out at the MCG and means all four sides take a point each in their hunt for a place in the semi-finals.
New Zealand lead Group 1 on three points – the same as England, Ireland and Australia, but the Black Caps have a better net run rate and have played a game less.
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Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have two points. The top two will reach the semi-finals.
Four matches have now been rained off at the tournament in Australia.
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