Asian Games Cricket: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka reach semifinals without playing a ball

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reached the semi-finals of the men's Asian Games cricket on Tuesday without a ball being bowled following more wet weather in Nagoya.

The Sri Lankans will meet India in the last four and Bangladesh play Pakistan, with both matches scheduled for Thursday.

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Sri Lanka progressed when their quarter-final with Nepal was washed out -- higher-ranked teams go through in the event of bad weather.

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Rain the decider in Asian Games cricket

Bangladesh were awarded victory over lower-ranked Malaysia for the same reason.

Pakistan and reigning champions India sealed their semi-final spots after rain also washed out both matches on Monday.

There has been heavy rain in Games host Nagoya and Aichi prefecture in recent days, but better weather is forecast from Wednesday.