Heavy downpour interrupted Ind vs PAK match in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s on Sunday. However, the match had a provision for a reserve day and the game will now resume on Monday. But will the weather permit a 50-over match between Ind vs Pak? What’s in store for the fans in terms of the weather forecast for Colombo on Monday? Let’s find out.
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What’s the Weather saying?
It’s been raining a lot in Sri Lanka throughout the tournament, and a respite doesn’t seem to be on the cards anytime soon.
As far as the weather is concerned, there is a forecast of heavy rain on Monday as well. It will certainly be a mammoth task for the officials to get a result of the match if the forecast turns out to be accurate.
Accuweather has predicted the probability of rain at 99 per cent. It is likely that rain will continue for six hours on that day. There is also a 46 per cent chance of thunderstorm.
According to World Weather Online, it’ll rain all day in Colombo with over 3 millimeter of rainfall expected during the day and evening. The cloud cover will increase as the day progresses.
Reserve day rules for Ind vs Pak
Notably, The reserve day is a continuation of the original match, not a restart. Therefore, the score from the original match day will carry over to the reserve day.
Since India has batted 24.1 overs, India might not bat again if the rain curtails the Reserve Day proceedings too. But Pakistan have to bat a minimum of 20 overs for the match to have a result.
If no play is possible on Reserve Day, both teams will share a point each.
Currently, India are batting at 147/2 at the end of 24.1 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shubman Gill scored 56 and 58, respectively.
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The duo was sailing smoothly in their opening partnership, handling the Pak pace trio especially well.
But Shadab Khan bounced back in the 17th over, enticing Sharma to chip a leg-break over the off-side. Faheem Ashraf caught a good catch at long on running to his right. Gill departed soon after, chipping a Shaheen Afridi slower straight into the hands of short-cover.
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were on the crease at 08 and 17 runs respectively before rain stop the proceedings.
