The first one day international between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Friday was abandoned due to rain.

It was also meant to be the first ODI in Karachi for 10 years. The toss was scheduled at 2:30 pm local time (0930 GMT) was postponed with the pitch soaked.

Later, the umpires called off the match as there were pools of water around the outfield with the pitch and adjoining area covered.

Karachi last hosted an ODI in January 2009 when Sri Lanka played two back-to-back matches at the National Stadium.

The remaining two ODIs will be played in Karachi on Sunday and Wednesday.

Heavy showers began as soon the teams were whisked into the National Stadium under tight security in the afternoon.

The two teams will also play three Twenty20 internationals in Lahore on October 5, 7 and 9.