NZ-Sri Lanka one-dayer abandoned

New Zealand were 1-13 in reply to Sri Lanka's 9-288 when rain forced the teams' first one-day international to be abandoned in Hambantota.

Rain has forced the first one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka to be abandoned. (AAP)

Bad weather has forced the first one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka to be abandoned in Hambantota.

New Zealand were 1-13 from 4.2 overs in reply to Sri Lanka's 9-288 when heavy rain lashed the southern port city and wiped out the rest of the match.

The second of the three one-dayers is also scheduled to be played at the same venue on Tuesday.