Know the latest updates from Ind vs PAK in the 2023 Asia Cup, which has been interrupted twice due to rain and if there’s a reserve day
On Saturday, India face-off against Pakistan in their opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup and despite the excitement, fans were disappointed to hear about the likelihood of heavy rain in Kandi. As of latest updates, India has suffered an early setback and lost three wickets before even scoring 50-runs. Furthermore, rain has stopped the play twice.
Is there a reserve day in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 if match is called off due to rain and weather today in Sri Lanka
Rain stopped Play.
India 51 for 3 vs Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/e18m5rGT1L
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What will happen to India vs. Pakistan in case of heavy rain in Kandi?
According to the weather forecast, there is a good likelihood of rain on Saturday. Due to this, fans are worried about the possibility of a washout or other rain stoppage. Since this a preliminary stage game, there is no reserve day scheduled for India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup matchup in the event of rain. If the match can’t be continued due to rain, the game will be cancelled and as far as the points table is concerned, both sides will receive one point apiece.
Although fans would prefer to enjoy this much-anticipated match, the Kandy weather forecast suggests that the location has high probability of rain on Saturday. Currently, there is a 91% chance of rain during the day, but that chance drops to 87% at night. If the match is cancelled and each team bag one point from this match, Pakistan will qualify for the next round. However, India will have to win their next game against Nepal.
What happened in the most recent ODI featuring India vs. Pakistan
India’s most recent ODI matchup against Pakistan was during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. On June 16, 2019, the match was hosted at Manchester’s Old Trafford. According to the Duckworth-Lewis system, India defeated Pakistan by a huge margin of 80 runs in that contest. Notably, India had scored 336-runs in the first innings, thanks to 140-runs by Rohit Sharma. In response, Pakistan were required to score 302-runs within 40 overs and owing to superb bowling by Indian bowlers, they could only manage 212-runs.
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