Likely scenarios for IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 game with rain threat looming large on reserve day

The Super Sunday game between India and Pakistan turned huge excitement into a damp squib. The match between the two arch-rivals is being played at Colombo in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2023. The Asian Cricket Body had already set aside a reserve day for the mega clash between the two neighbors.

With the game now moving into the 2^nd day on Monday, the weather will again be the key. There are chances of rain falling again on Monday and spoiling the chances of a full game. India who ended Sunday at 147/2 from 24.1 overs will come with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

The likely prospects for the reserve day on Monday

Colombo‘s weather got better as the day progressed on Monday. Despite the clear skies, there is a chance for rain as the day progresses. There is a chance that rain could again play spoilsport during the game. The chances of the match seeing another washout looms large. In case the match does see a delayed start and the time gets consumed, then India will no longer bat. The Indian team has already batted 24.1 overs to score 147 runs for the loss of two wickets.

Pakistan then will be asked to bat for 20 overs which is what constitutes an ODI game. In the case of a 20-over contest, Pakistan will be asked to chase around 181 runs to win the game. In case the match sees rain play its part the entire day, the match will called off. The call will be taken by the umpires seeing the conditions of the ground. The match officials also have to ensure the safety of the players.

In case the game gets called off, both teams will get one point each. Pakistan then will become favorites to make it to the final as they already have two points. Pakistan began the Super-Four stage with a win over Bangladesh at Lahore by 7 wickets. India is scheduled to face Sri Lanka next on 12^th September. This would mean India has played cricket for 3 consecutive days. In case of a loss or another washout against Sri Lanka, the Indian team will be under pressure. Rohit Sharma will have to win their final game against Bangladesh and hope for other results going their way. Sri Lanka also registered a win over Bangladesh on Saturday to knock them out of Asia Cup 2023.