The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced a reserve day for the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Due to the persistent inclement weather in Colombo, the ACC has rightly decided to designate a reserve day for Sunday`s fixture. In case the weather affects the game on the scheduled day, it will continue on Monday from where it left off. It`s worth noting that there are no reserve days allocated for the other Super Four matches due to back-to-back games, but the final will have a reserve day in case of rain.
The weather outlook for the upcoming week is not very promising, with Colombo expected to receive heavy rainfall, including a 90 percent chance of rain on Sunday. This explains the ACC`s decision to arrange a reserve day for such a crucial match. The India-Pakistan league game had to be abandoned due to rain.
During Bangladesh`s second match of the Super Super against Sri Lanka on Saturday, there is an 85 percent chance of precipitation. The weather is set to play a significant role as the championship enters its critical phase.
Following the game against Pakistan on Sunday, India will face Sri Lanka on September 12 and Bangladesh three days later, on September 15. The sole remaining Super Four match will be between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on September 14, leading up to the final on September 17. All these matches will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Schedule of Colombo Leg
September 9: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
September 10: Pakistan vs India
September 11: Reserve Day
September 12: India vs Sri Lanka
September 14: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
September 15: India vs Bangladesh
September 17: Final
September 18: Reserve Day
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