India are all set to square off against Nepal in the Group A encounter of the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday, September 4 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. India's previous game against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain and hence, the Men in Blue had to contend with a single point. With rain playing spoilsport in the encounter between the arch-rivals in Pallekele, India's upcoming game becomes a do-or-die clash. The winner of the clash on Monday will progress to the Super Fours while the loser will face an early exit from the competition. Rohit Sharma & Co. are a well-oiled unit studded with high-quality players and thus, they would back themselves to outclass Nepal in the must-win game. Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan Shine Before Rain Plays Spoilsport in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Match

Nepal on the other hand, succumbed to a comprehensive 238-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the previous game. They would look to bring their A-game into play in the encounter at Pallekele and give the Men in Blue a run for their money.

However, there is the possibility of rain playing spoilsport in Pallekele yet again. According to Accuweather.com, there is a good chance that it will rain during the game. Thus, one could witness frequent rain interruptions in the encounter between India and Nepal. But one cannot rule out the possibility of the match being washed out due to rain. Thus, the clash on Monday is also called off, one could ponder whether India will be able to qualify for the Super Fours. Virat Kohli’s Fan in Gwadar, Balochistan Creates Beautiful Sand Art of Indian Cricket Star; Video Goes Viral

What Happens if India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Match is Washed Out Due to Rain in Pallekele?

If the crunch game between India and Nepal is abandoned due to rain, then both teams will get a point each. Given the Men in Blue currently stand on one point, their tally of points will become two and thus, they will pip Nepal who will end up on one point. Hence, the match getting abandoned will not be a problem for the Indian team as they will sail through to the Super Fours round. However, the Men in Blue will not want to go through to the next round in such a manner and would like to secure a clinical win in the upcoming game.

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