Kandy

American

[kan-dee, kahn-] / ˈkæn di, ˈkɑn- /

noun

a city in central Sri Lanka: famous Buddhist temples.

Kandy British

/ ˈkændɪ /

noun

a city in central Sri Lanka: capital of the kingdom of Kandy from 1480 until 1815, when occupied by the British; sacred Buddhist temple; University of Sri Lanka. Pop: 112 000 (2005 est)

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A defeat would open the door for Pakistan, who would probably need a big win against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Saturday to sneak through on net run rate.

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Richly talented but much maligned, England captain Harry Brook finally achieved redemption at Pallekele stadium in Kandy after a torrid few months -- and came of age as a leader.

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The co-hosts were routed for 95 chasing 147 in Kandy, meaning they need to win their two remaining Super Eight games to have a chance of qualifying.

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Ahead of England's opening Super Eights clash against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Sunday, Brook -- who will play for Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred this year -- was asked about the issue.

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Unseasonal rain in Sri Lanka the past few days means Sunday's crucial match in Kandy could be reduced to as few as five overs per side.

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