India’s final warmup game against New Zealand was on Wednesday abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain at the Gabba here.

Both teams failed to take the ground as the skies opened up during Pakistan’s chase of 155 against Afghanistan at the same venue in the first practice match of the day.

India, riding on half-centuries from KL Rahul (57) and Suryakumar Yadav (50), had earlier defeated T20 World Cup hosts Australia by six runs in their first warm-up match.

India open their World Cup campaign, against Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday.

Sri Lankans focussed

The Asia Cup title is a thing of the past now, insists Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, saying their only focus right now is to produce a perfect performance in their must-win match against the Netherlands to qualify for the next stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Occupying the third spot in Group A, Shanaka’s men will now have to win their last must-win match on Thursday to ensure their place in the Super 12 stage.

“...I think Asia Cup champions is history. We just need to concentrate on our own performances and what we need to do to make sure that we get into that second round after the next game,” said Shanaka