Colombo, September 11, 2023 – The reserve day for the highly-anticipated Super Fours stage game between Pakistan and India in the Asia Cup 2023 hangs in the balance as heavy rain is predicted to disrupt proceedings on Monday evening.
Following about of heavy rain that drenched the city on Sunday, forcing the game to be rescheduled to the reserve day, weather conditions in Colombo have shown little improvement. In the early hours of Monday, the city experienced another downpour, further complicating the situation for this crucial cricket encounter.
1:50 PM: The Colombo skies have spoken 😐 #PAKvIND #AsiaCup2023 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Gvb6Ckw9tX
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 11, 2023
While the forecast indicates a rain-free morning, the afternoon is expected to bring even more precipitation than Sunday, with humidity levels soaring above 90 percent. This unsettling weather pattern has left cricket fans on the edge of their seats, uncertain about whether the match will finally get underway.
In the event that conditions improve and the game proceeds, the Men in Blue will begin their innings at 147 for two. Star players Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are set to grace the crease for India. The Indian team displayed an impressive start on the initial day of play, racking up a quick 121-run opening partnership before both openers were dismissed in successive overs.
The Men in Green made a strong comeback in the match, with Shadab Khan taking the wicket of Rohit Sharma and Shaheen Afridi dismissing Shubman Gill.
This high-stakes showdown between neighboring countries was initially scheduled as a round-stage game on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. However, the inclement weather has continued to cast a shadow of uncertainty over this eagerly awaited encounter, leaving fans and players alike hoping for a break in the rain to witness a thrilling cricket match.
