There is a possibility of a delayed start of India vs Sri Lanka Super 4 match due to predicted thunderstorms around 3 pm, which is the scheduled start time.
The Asia Cup 2023 has been significantly affected by adverse weather conditions. Persistent rains have led to disruptions, including a group-stage match between India and Pakistan, which ended in a washout. The Super 4 clash between these rivals was also marred by interruptions, but Rohit Sharma and his team managed to defeat Pakistan by 228 runs in Colombo on Monday.
Now, Team India is gearing up for their upcoming match against Sri Lanka, slated for Tuesday in Colombo. Unfortunately, rain is once again in the forecast, potentially causing interruptions.
According to AccuWeather, overcast conditions are expected to persist throughout the match. The primary concern, however, remains the precipitation, with an 84 percent chance of rain and 95 percent cloud cover during the day. While rain is likely to diminish as the day progresses, clouds are expected to linger.
Furthermore, there is a possibility of a delayed start due to predicted thunderstorms around 3 pm, which is the scheduled start time.
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Is There a Backup Plan in Case of Rain?
Unlike the India vs. Pakistan Super 4 showdown, which had the luxury of a reserve day, the match against Sri Lanka has no such contingency plan. This means that if rain decides to intervene, both teams will have to share the spoils.
The organizers opted for a reserve day solely for the India vs. Pakistan clash, a decision that raised eyebrows, particularly with the Bangladesh coach who openly voiced his displeasure during a press conference. However, the cricket board later clarified that they were well aware of this decision.
Super 4 Standings Unveiled
Following India’s resounding 228-run victory over Pakistan, they now claim the top spot in the Super 4 standings. India has participated in just one match, boasting an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +4.560.
Sri Lanka, having secured a victory over Bangladesh in the Super 4 stage, currently occupies the second position with an NRR of +0.420.
In contrast, Pakistan finds themselves in the third position, experiencing a drop in their Net Run Rate (NRR) to -1.892. While they secured a victory against Bangladesh, their defeat against India could prove costly for Babar Azam and the team.
As anticipated, Bangladesh occupies the fourth spot in the standings, having suffered losses in both of their matches. Their prospects of reaching the finals appear quite slim.
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