IND VS PAK Asia Cup 2023 : 90% chance of rain on Reserve Day, Sept 11, 2023
Ind vs Pak Live updates: What happens if rain washes out Reserve Day?
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is set to continue on the reserve day at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with fans eagerly awaiting the clash. However, the looming threat of rain still casts a shadow over this mega event.
Rain played spoilsport in what was shaping up to be another thrilling India vs. Pakistan encounter. India had the upper hand as they dominated the Pakistani pacers on Sunday. The match was momentarily interrupted just as Pakistan’s bowlers were trying to stage a comeback against the formidable Indian side. Despite several rounds of pitch inspections and the dedicated efforts of the ground staff, the rain returned, and the match had to be called off for the day.
The game is scheduled to resume from the exact point where it left off on the reserve day, which falls on Monday. As the rain had halted play, India found themselves at 147/2 in 24.1 overs, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul leading the charge. Shadab Khan was the bowler in action when the match was interrupted, and he is expected to resume the attack on Monday.
India has made two changes to their playing XI, with injured Shreyas Iyer being replaced by KL Rahul, while Jasprit Bumrah makes his return to the Indian side.
India, fresh off a convincing 10-wicket victory against Nepal in their last encounter, will be riding on a wave of confidence. However, the Rohit Sharma-led side will be looking to approach this game differently from their previous encounter with Pakistan, where they struggled against the Pakistani pacers and found themselves at 66 for the loss of four wickets at one stage. It was a partnership between Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya that stabilized the innings and propelled India to a target of over 250 runs.
Despite initial concerns about rain playing a spoiler in the latest India-Pakistan encounter, the weather seems to have improved in Colombo.
Key highlights of the Ind vs. Pak, Asia Cup 2023 match so far include an explosive start by Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who provided a strong foundation for India. Shubman Gill maintained the pressure while Rohit Sharma played cautiously. As the innings progressed, both batsmen unleashed their attacking prowess and punished every Pakistan bowler mercilessly. Both Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma notched up their respective half-centuries, putting Team India in a commanding position.
However, the first breakthrough for Pakistan came when Shadab Khan dismissed Rohit Sharma for 56 runs. Shortly thereafter, Shubman Gill was sent back to the pavilion by Shaheen Afridi after scoring 58 runs.
The rain ultimately disrupted the India vs. Pakistan match, leading to the pitch being covered. Despite numerous rounds of pitch inspections, the umpires were unsatisfied with the playing conditions. The ground staff made diligent efforts, but unfortunately, the rains returned, resulting in the match being called off for the day. The contest will resume from the exact point where it was halted, promising fans another thrilling installment in this historic rivalry.
Ind vs Pak Live updates: Weather update from Colombo
Prior to the highly anticipated India-Pakistan reserve day match in Colombo, the city experienced a deluge of heavy rains at approximately 7 am, as reported by ANI. Furthermore, the skies have remained overcast, adding to the uncertain weather conditions.
To compound matters, the outfield appears to have developed wet patches due to the rainfall on Sunday, and the ongoing rain is likely to exacerbate the already challenging playing conditions.
Ind vs Pak Live updates: What happens if rain washes out Reserve Day?
The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is set to continue on the reserve day at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Monday, fueling excitement among fans. However, the looming threat of rain continues to cast a shadow over this mega event.
Sunday’s India vs. Pakistan thriller was marred by rain, with India asserting their dominance over the Pakistani pacers. The match was abruptly halted as Pakistan’s bowlers were striving to stage a comeback against the formidable Indian side. Despite numerous pitch inspections and the relentless efforts of the ground staff, rain persisted, forcing the match to be called off for the day.
The contest will recommence from the exact point where it left off on Monday. As things stand, India is at 147/2 in 24.1 overs, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul leading the charge. When the match was interrupted, Shadab Khan was in the midst of his bowling spell and is expected to resume his attack on Monday.
India has made two significant changes to their playing XI: KL Rahul replaces the injured Shreyas Iyer, and Jasprit Bumrah makes his return to the Indian side.
Boosted by their recent 10-wicket triumph over Nepal, India enters the match with confidence. However, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team is keen to adopt a different approach this time around. In their previous encounter with Pakistan, India struggled against the Pakistani pacers, finding themselves at a precarious 66 for the loss of four wickets at one point. It was the partnership between Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya that stabilized the innings and propelled India to a target of over 250 runs.
Although concerns were initially raised about rain potentially disrupting the latest showdown between India and Pakistan, the weather conditions in Colombo appear to have improved.
Key takeaways from the Ind vs. Pak, Asia Cup 2023 match so far include a dynamic start by Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who provided a strong foundation. Shubman Gill maintained pressure while Rohit Sharma played with caution. As the innings progressed, both batsmen unleashed their attacking prowess, taking on every Pakistani bowler aggressively. Both Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma reached their respective half-centuries, putting Team India in a commanding position.
However, the first breakthrough for Pakistan came when Shadab Khan dismissed Rohit Sharma for 56 runs. Shortly thereafter, Shaheen Afridi sent Shubman Gill back to the pavilion after he had scored 58 runs.
Despite these thrilling moments, rain ultimately disrupted the India vs. Pakistan match, leading to the pitch being covered. Despite numerous pitch inspections, the umpires were not satisfied with the playing conditions. The ground staff made diligent efforts, but regrettably, the rains returned, resulting in the match being called off for the day. The anticipation now builds as fans look forward to the resumption of this fiercely contested rivalry on Monday.
Ind vs Pak Live updates: ‘Rain saved us’ says Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his belief that rain played a decisive role in saving the Pakistani team during their highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals India on Sunday. In his statement, Shoaib remarked, “Hello everyone, it’s Shoaib here. I came to witness the match, and both Indian and Pakistani fans were eagerly anticipating it. Rain came to our rescue. India was facing difficulties the other day, and rain saved them. Today, we found ourselves in a tough spot, and, thanks to the grace of Allah, rain once again came to our aid.”
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