India is playing in the Asia Cup 2023 and the Super Four stage of the competition has commenced with Pakistan winning the first match against Bangladesh at Lahore.  The India vs Pakistan match was interrupted by rain and was completed in the reserve day. India will face Sri Lanka in the next match in Colombo on Tuesday, who are coming out of a thrilling win against Bangladesh.  Sri Lanka have not been exceptional in terms of batting but their bowling has stepped up according to the requirement of the situation despite several key players missing in their bowling lineup. India on the other hand have shown signs of work going behind their top order batting against Pakistan. The power in India's batting can provide them the edge and it will be an exciting encounter between Sri Lankan bowling and Indian batting. Fakhar Zaman Helps Groundstaff Cover R Premadasa Stadium Pitch After Rain Stops Play in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match, Video Goes Viral.

The Asia Cup 2023 matches in Sri Lanka has been heavily hit by rain and cloudy weather. Several matches in Kandy and Colombo has been rain interrupted and a few were even washed out due to the persistent rain. Considerations of shifting the venue took place but failed to materialize. Fans are eager to know whether they will be able to see their favourite team in action during the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match. The match is also important as Sri Lanka and Pakistan currently lead in the points table and a chain of washouts will propel them into the final of the competition.

Colombo Weather Forecast

Unfortunately, the weather forecast at Colombo on September 12, Tuesday doesn't look very promising for the fans.  The rain chances are lesser in the morning but it rises upto 60% during the start time of the match. Although it again comes down later, if it rains before the match, the outfield will require work and a delayed start will be on the cards. The rain chances are lesser later in the evening but a frequent interruption can be expected if not a complete washout.

Expected Weather At Colombo During India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match (Accuweather.com)

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch is said to be spin-friendly with fast bowlers finding some initial support. Spin bowlers will also find grip and turn from this pitch. Batters on the other hand, would aim to make the most of the quick outfield to score as many runs as possible in the first powerplay. The team that wins the toss might look to bowl first with there being a rain threat looming on this match. Groundstaff Use Fans to Dry Up Patches As Wet Outfield Interrupts Play in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Match at R Premadasa Stadium, Fans React.

Fans would however hope and pray that the rain stays away on September 12 as they would want to watch a full India vs Sri Lanka contest. The same venue had hosted the match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on September 9 and that game had no weather-related interruption at all.  The fate of the India vs Pakistan match hang for a long time from a thread of uncertainty and fans would want to watch some cricketing action. India, who are set to play three days straight will also hope for the match to happen and they require the two points required to make their entry into the Asia Cup 2023 final.

 

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