India (IND) vs Pakistan (PAK) Asia Cup Colombo Weather Live Updates: The blockbuster match between India and Pakistan was interrupted by heavy rain in Colombo on Sunday for the second time in the 2023 Asia Cup. There was heavy rain fall in Colombo at 7 a.m. on the reserve day on Monday. Furthermore, the field suffered significant damage due to visible wet patches at the R Premadas Stadium, where the match was being played.
Weather in Colombo during the India vs. Pakistan match: What if the reserve day is rained out?
India and Pakistan’s Asia Cup Super 4 match was originally set for Monday owing to heavy weather, however it has now been moved to the Reserve Day. What will happen if the reserve day is also canceled due to rain? A result cannot be determined until at least 20 overs have been bowled in each of the two innings.
If the Super 4 match between the two teams on the reserve day is a washout, India and Pakistan will split the match points. With India’s match against Babar and company set to be decided on a reserve day, Rohit’s men will face Sri Lanka in their next Super Four match less than 24 hours after the Pakistan game concludes on Tuesday.
Live Colombo weather for India vs. Pakistan: gloomy predictions
The weather forecast in Colombo for Monday looks grim. One fan on social media posted that there is no chance of playing on Monday, the reserve day for the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between India and Pakistan. By the time the game resumes at 3 p.m. IST on Monday, there will be 99 percent cloud cover.
While the reserve day provides some hope for fans for a full-fledged India vs. Pakistan match, the persistent threat of rain could disrupt the match on Monday.
India vs Pakistan, Colombo weather live: R. Premadasa forecast for reserve day
Unfortunately for cricket fans, the weather forecast for Monday in Colombo is also not promising. AccuWeather predicts cloudy skies with thunderstorms in the morning, with temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius. More thunderstorms are expected later in the afternoon. Precipitation is expected to be 97 percent likely during this time period, with cloud cover reaching 99 percent. According to the evening weather forecast in Colombo for Monday, it will be cloudy with occasional rain and a thunderstorm. Even though the cloud cover forecast is 100%, the probability of precipitation drops to 80%.
India vs Pakistan, Colombo weather live: Back-to-back matches for India
India have a demanding schedule due to Colombo’s inclement weather, with the Rohit Sharma-led side taking the field on three consecutive days on September 10, 11, and 12. Notably, the India vs Pakistan game began on September 10 but heavy rain forced the match into reserve day i.e. September 11.
Just 24 hours after the reserve day, India will play Sri Lanka in their second Super 4s match on September 12. Given the return of several key players from injury, India would hope to win to avoid player fatigue. Notably, individuals such as KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah are making comebacks after long periods of injury-related setbacks.
Colombo weather in real time for the India vs. Pakistan matchup: It’s raining this morning on the reserve
The reserve day was added to this crucial Super Four match last week, making it, along with the final, the only game at the Asia Cup with the option of being completed on an additional day. When play resumes at 3 p.m IST on Monday, the game will remain a 50-over affair.
However, if the game had been shortened and restarted today before the second rainstorm, the reserve day would have seen the game remain shortened. The action will resume tomorrow with the second ball of India’s 25th over, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul at the crease. After 24.1 overs, the men in blue had a score of 147/2. Both of India’s openers, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.
Weather in Colombo during India vs. Pakistan: The morning of reserve day is rainy
Cricket fans may not be delighted to hear that it rained in Colombo on the morning of reserve day. In Colombo, the weather outlook for Monday is similarly not encouraging. The highest temperature will be 30 degrees, and there is a 97 percent chance that it will rain. The match will resume on Monday at 3 pm IST with humidity around 81 percent and a 99 percent cloud cover.
India vs Pakistan, Colombo weather live: Match extends into reserve day
Due to rain that wiped away the most of Sunday’s action, the highly anticipated Super Four match between India and Pakistan will now extend into a second day. On Sunday, India had reached 147/2 from 24.1 when the heavens opened, making it impossible for play to continue at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. KL Rahul (17) and Virat Kohli (8), India’s unbeaten hitters, will bat again on Monday, and every effort will be made to complete the match on the reserve day.
What’s at Stake
The Asia Cup is a prestigious tournament, and a victory in a match like India vs. Pakistan can have significant implications for a team’s journey in the competition. Both India and Pakistan will be eager to secure a win, but they may have to contend with the unpredictable Colombo weather.
Conclusion
As fans eagerly await further updates on the weather conditions in Colombo, the world of cricket holds its breath, hoping for a break in the rain and the chance to witness an epic showdown between these two cricketing giants. Rain may delay the start, but it can’t dampen the excitement and anticipation surrounding this high-stakes encounter. Cricket fans can only hope for clear skies and a memorable match that lives up to its billing as one of the most electrifying fixtures in the sport.