Pakistan-India Asia Cup match in Colombo gets ‘reserve day’ amid washout scare
A reserve day has been introduced for the Asia Cup Super Four contest between Pakistan and India in the Asia Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sunday (September 10) amid the possibility of rains interrupting the match.
Rain washed out the Pakistan-India ODI at the Pallakele Stadium in Sri Lanka on Sep 2 and brought about an anticlimactic end as the Green Shirts were left waiting for their chance to bat.
The Indian side were bowled out for 266 in the 49th over against a superior display of Pakistani pace bowling.
Multiple weather forecasts predicted a high probability of rain on Sunday, particularly during match hours.
According to a statement issued by the cricket board, a “reserve day has been incorporated” for the high-voltage tie scheduled to take place at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
“If adverse weather suspends play during the Pakistan versus India game, the match will continue on 11th September 2023 from the point at which it was suspended,” the statement said.
Ticket holders were advised to retain their match tickets which will remain valid and will be utilised for the reserve day.