A highly anticipated clash between Australia and England at the Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain on Friday, leaving their group too close to call.
It was the second match of the day after Ireland v 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.
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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