MIRPUR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Sri Lanka sailed into the World Twenty20 final after bad weather literally poured cold water on West Indies' title defence in a rain-ruined contest on Thursday.
Chasing 161 for victory against the side they beat in the 2012 final, West Indies were 80 for four in 13.5 overs when the teams were forced off by a hailstorm and a wet outfield subsequently prevented any further play in the semi-final.
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