India v Pakistan: More rain forecast for Asia Cup Super 4 clash in Colombo

06.09.2023 - 10:33 thenationalnews.com

Fans hoping to see a full match between arch rivals India and Pakistan could be in for more disappointment with the weather forecast predicting more rain during Sunday's Asia Cup match.

Both teams made it to the Super 4 stage of the tournament, the main leg of which will be held in Sri Lanka due to India's reluctance to play in Pakistan – the original hosts of the tournament.

After the highly anticipated group game between India and Pakistan was washed out in Kandy over the weekend, organisers were forced to regroup and look at other venue options in the country that were relatively dry.

According to reports, Hambantota in the southern part of Sri Lank was seen as an option as the weather there is more conducive for a 50-over match.

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Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets via DLS method in a super four match to secure their place in the final of the Asia Cup in Colombo on Thursday. Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (47) put up a 108-run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding 252 for 7 after rain reduced the match to 42-overs a side contest. However, Kusal Mendis (91) led a valiant batting display alongside Charith Asalanka (49 not out) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) as Sri Lanka overhauled the target in 42 overs.

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