IND vs PAK: Whenever the teams of India and Pakistan come face-to-face, the excitement crosses all limits. When the players leave, the heartbeat of the fans also increases. Once again the stage has been set for the clash of both teams.
India and Pakistan are going to compete in the Asia Cup in Kandy on Saturday. Both teams will clash for the first time since the T20 World Cup in October last year. Therefore, fans are also waiting for this high-voltage match but everything depends on the weather.
Rain is expected throughout the day during the IND vs PAK match.
If he remains kind, then the fans will get to see a rain of fours and sixes; otherwise, the possibility of everything going down is already being expressed.
There is a possibility of rain in Kandy on Saturday. According to the report on Accuweather.com, there is a full possibility of rain in Kandy on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, it will rain only in the afternoon and it is expected to remain cloudy throughout the day. It can rain up to 10 mm.
There is a possibility of rain on the day of the India-Pakistan match. Even on the day of the match, the expectations of the fans seem to be high.
The match between India and Pakistan will be played at 3 p.m. Indian time and there is a possibility of rain in Kandy during this time.
The hourly report from Accuweather is also not give a very good indication regarding the India-Pakistan match. There is a possibility of rain from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. That means the India-Pakistan match could be washed out.
India has to play both its group matches in the Asia Cup in Kandy only. The first is against Pakistan on 2nd September and the second is against Nepal on September 4th, and there is a possibility of rain during both matches.
What if the match gets washed out in the rain?
There is no reserve day for the group stage of the tournament. In such a situation, if the India-Pakistan match is washed out due to rain, then both teams will have to be satisfied with 1-1 points.
The Pakistan team confirmed its claim for the Super Four by defeating Nepal by a margin of 238 runs in the first match.
If the match between India and Pakistan on September 2 gets washed out due to rain, then Pakistan will reach Super-4.
India will also have to defeat Nepal in that case and then Team India will make it to the Super-4.
PAK VS IND: Pitch report
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium has an exceptional batting field that is well-known for its batter-friendly characteristics. This surface does not provide much aid to quick bowlers, making it a lovely canvas for stroke-making and enjoyable batting experiences.
The eagerly anticipated encounter between India and Pakistan is scheduled for this Saturday (September 2) in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
An unexpected Balagolla storm, however, is threatening to disrupt the match. As the much-anticipated match approaches, the worry on everyone’s mind is whether rain will ruin it.
With tickets selling out in minutes and millions of enthusiastic spectators looking forward to the match between India and Pakistan, a rain-delayed game is the last thing anyone wants.
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