So, eventually we had a result as India win by a massive margin of 228 runs. Colombo rain forced the match into the reserve day and India outplayed Pakistan hands down to go top of the Asia Cup 2023 points table.
So, the rain has cleared and the action is underway in India vs Pakistan. Groundstaff have done a superb job to get things ready on time. Hope we have a result from this game now!
Rain has returned again! Covers are being brought in, in fact more added. It is getting heavy now. Rain forecast predicts more showers. So, things looking gloomy as far as India is concerned.
Good news! Rain has stopped and covers are being taken off. The action is set to resume shortly.
The rain has stopped and the ground staff are removing the covers.#PAKvIND | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/8VGsHG6dDQ— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) September 11, 2023
There you go! Rain has stopped play in India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match. There was a forecast for rain and it is no surprise that heavens have opened up. The players are walking back as ground is being covered. It has got heavier now.
The play is finally underway in Colombo with overcast conditions. It is bit dark but good thing is no rain at the moment. Head over to our live blog for India vs Pakistan live score updates.
Play to start shortly, no overs lost! There is minimum rain threat for next 2-3 hours as per the weather forecast.
Good news from Colombo. Play resumes at 4:40 PM (local time) as no overs have been lost 🏏#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/0y12vJFtu6— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 11, 2023
Umpire inspection shortly
Update: We will have an inspection at 4:20 PM IST. #TeamIndia #INDvPAK— BCCI (@BCCI) September 11, 2023
It has stopped raining and covers have been taken off. Players from both sides are warming up in the middle. Hoping for resumption soon with no more rain!
بارش رک گئی،دونوں ٹیموں کے کھلاڑی میدان میں آگئے
Let's play boyssss#PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/lcnAgw7d39— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) September 11, 2023
Ok, we are back again with bad news. It has started to rain again and the pitch area is being covered again. Groundstaff has been on toes since yesterday!!!
After clearing water in the covers, the covers are being brought on. Very light drizzle persists #INDvPAK #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/VQ2Xq61NLe— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 11, 2023
India and Pakistan are all set to take centre stage in the Super Four match of Asia Cup 2023 on September 10 at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India are entering into the high-octane clash at the back of a 10-wicket win over Nepal. Despite the win, the Men in Blue have been far from their vintage selves in the ongoing edition of the continental tournament. While the batting unit was not their best against Pakistan as the top-order struggled, the bowling and fielding unit failed to perform as per expectations against Nepal. The Men in Blue would look to redeem themselves against the arch-rivals and register a win in their first Super Four game. ‘Bach Ke Rehna Pakistan Se’ Shoaib Akhtar Sends Message to Team India After Reaching Colombo Ahead of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match (Watch Video)
Pakistan on the other hand, has been quite exceptional in the marquee tournament. The fast bowlers have breathed fire while the batters have played responsibly. They started the Super Four journey in style and defeated Bangladesh comprehensively by seven wickets. Babar Azam & Co. would look be put up yet another dominant showing against India in the upcoming match and extend their unbeaten run. Colombo Weather Forecast for September 10: Will it Rain During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Cricket Match in Maligawatta?
The last time the eternal rivals clashed, the match was abandoned due to rain. And the two heavyweight nations take the field in Colombo on Sunday, there are chances of rain playing spoilsport yet again. However, this time around there will also be a reserve day on September 11. Thus, the play lost on the match day will be covered up on the reserve day. Unfortunately, the forecast for September 11 is worse than the match day. It will be interesting to see what rain gods have in store for the high-octane clash.