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Rain threatens Zimbabwe's last chance in tri-series RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Sunday (AFP) Incessant rains threaten Zimbabwe's last chance of finishing the tri-nation one-day tournament on a high note as they square off with Asian champions Sri Lanka at Pindi stadium here on Monday. An overnight storm waterlogged the stadium and a forecast for further rain threatens no play in Zimbabwe's last match of the competition. "There are a few things which are out of control and weather is one. But we are not looking at the match as our last chance in the series but for us every game is important and we must learn," said Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu. Taibu's squad, depleted by the absence of 15 senior white players who were sacked after a strike in April this year, have managed just one bonus point from their previous three matches. They lost the first two matches to Pakistan, who have already qualified for October 16 final in Lahore, and were routed by Sri Lanka by seven wickets on Saturday. Sri Lanka, with seven points, needs just one point from Monday's match and would get three from the available six points if the match is not completed due to rain. "We are moving two steps forward and one backward which is not good for us. We showed complacency after being 50-1 in Saturday's match," said Taibu, refering to his side's meager 104 which Sri Lanka chased comfortably. Teams: (from) Sri Lanka: Marvan Atapattu (capt), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Saman Jayantha, Avishka Gunawardene, Farveez Maharoof, Chaminda Vaas, Upul Chandana, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Fernando, Thilina Kandamby, Rangana Herath, Kaushal Lokuarachchi Zimbabwe: Tatenda Taibu (capt), Brendon Taylor, Vusimuzi Sibanda, Dion Ebrahim, Mark Vermeulen, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Alestar Maregwede, Mluleki Nkala, Elton Chigumbura, Edward Rainsford, Tawanda Mupariwa, Prosper Utseya, Douglas Hondo, Tinashe Panyangara, Alexandar Graeme Cremer |
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