Second IND vs PAK match was canceled due to heavy rain on Sunday. The match got postponed due to the unpredictable weather conditions in Sri Lanka, where the capital expects rain throughout the competition. The game is supposed to resume on the reserve day, with the possibility of rain on Monday as well.
The second Super 4 match between Rohit Sharma & Co. and Sri Lanka will take place on Tuesday, and if they play a full 50-over game, their bowlers will have little time to rest. After the previous group stage match between India and Pakistan in Palleleke got postponed, the organizers added a reserve day.
IND vs PAK: Rain in Colombo could cause a postponement of the game
On Monday, India and Pakistan will pick up where they left off in their Asia Cup match; India is 147-2 from 24.1 overs. Only an hour into the game on Monday, there is an 80% chance of rain.
The game between India and Pakistan Shifted to Reserve Day
The crucial Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan pulled out on Sunday due to a period of heavy rain. Rain pelted the Premadasa Stadium as India were 147/2 after 24.1 overs. Following the impressive half-centuries by openers Rohit Sharma (56) and Shubman Gill (58), Virat Kohli and K L Rahul were on 8 and 17, respectively.
The game ultimately folded at 8.45 PM IST after numerous inspections. India will pick up batting again tomorrow on the reserve day.
Ind vs Pak group match
Rain forced the cancellation of India’s Asia Cup opener against Pakistan. The organizers have added a reserved day for this match between India and Pakistan. The weather has been a hotly debated topic throughout the Asia Cup leg in Sri Lanka. The capital of Sri Lanka anticipates to experience rain throughout the competition.
Colombo experienced showers throughout the night
The India and Pakistan Super 4 match of the Asia Cup remains at the mercy of the rain gods, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Monday evening. The weather didn’t alter much when torrential rain and a soggy outfield forced the match to get delayed until a reserve day. Up until 4 o’clock, there is no chance of rain, but after that, things look bad. There are more risks on Monday than on Sunday due to the predicted humidity of over 90%.
If a 50-over match concludes on the reserve day
If a 50-over game concludes on Monday, it will challenge India as the match enters the reserve day. Tuesday’s second Super 4 match between Rohit Sharma & Co. and Sri Lanka will take place, and if they play a full 50-over game, their bowlers won’t have much time to rest.
A reserve day emerged after the previous group stage match between India and Pakistan in Palleleke got rained out the weekend before after the conclusion of one innings. Organizers didn’t plan for a reserve day earlier.
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