Rain Likely to Play Spoilsport in India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match in Colombo
ACC has dismissed the proposal of shifting after discussions with the broadcaster and the SLC despite severe rain threat in Colombo. India is all set to play Pakistan in their next Asia Cup 2023 Super Four encounter on September 10 at Colombo and the match seems to be under significant threat of being washed out due to rain.
The Asia Cup 2023 has commenced and co-hosted across two nations, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The group stages of the competition are nearing completion as some exciting cricket awaits the fans in the Super Four stage. The tournament has faced some unexpected interruptions from weather in few matches. The high-voltage India vs Pakistan match got abandoned due to rain and the India vs Nepal match was also frequently intervened by rain and umpires had to settle for a shortened match. With the forecasts of the next few weeks concerning, there has been discussions within the ACC to reschedule the matches in Colombo to the Southern part, preferably Colombo. But the ACC has dismissed the proposal after discussions with the broadcaster and the SLC. India is all set to play Pakistan in their next Asia Cup 2023 Super Four encounter on September 10 at Colombo and the match seems to be under significant threat of being washed out due to rain. ACC Confirms Asia Cup 2023 Super Four and Final Matches Set to Go Ahead As Per Schedule in Colombo.
According to weather forecasts, significant thunderstorms are expected at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match in Colombo. The precipitation chances during the daytime on the matchday is about 75%, which goes significantly higher during the night at 95%. Fans can expect very little action and a potential washout. Currently there is a flood situation going on in Colombo.
Colombo Weather For September 10
India played Pakistan in their first group A match on September 2. Pakistan displayed a strong bowling performance and restricted India to middling total. The second innings could not start due to rain and the match was called off. India played Nepal in their second group A match and despite several rain interruptions, won after chasing aa DLS revised total set by Nepal and qualified for the Super Four stages. The matches in Pakistan are yet to face any rain interruption.
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