Whether it’s a bilateral series or any marquee tournament, the hype around the IND vs. PAK fixture is inevitable. And now the craze of fans is reaching new heights as India is all set to face Pakistan in a thrilling encounter of Asia Cup 2023. The much anticipated IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023 fixture will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The entire seats of the stadium are already sold out which means Pallekele will host a large group of spectators they have hosted never before. While fans of both countries are gearing up to witness the greatest rivalry of World Cricket, there are doubts over the commencement of the fixture. This is because the weather in the Kandy region is overcast which may result in the entire fixture getting washed out.
What will happen if IND vs. PAK Asia Cup 2023 Fixture gets washed out?
If due to rains & weather conditions epic India vs Pakistan gets washed out then the match will be considered as canceled as there is no reserve day for India vs Pakistan group stage fixture in Asia Cup 2023.
The weather at Pallekele has been cloudy for the last week. It is expected that it will pour down heavily on September 2, especially in the afternoon. Coincidentally IND vs PAK clash will begin at 3 pm IST with the toss at 2.30 pm. As per Accuweather heavy clouds will cover the Kandy region on September 2 with a 94% probability of rains. It is also predicted that there are 99% chances of rain from afternoon till night. And with IND vs PAK being a day & night fixture there are maximum chances of rain during the fixture.
Can India qualify for the Super 4 stage if the fixture gets washed out?
If the much anticipated IND vs. PAK fixture gets washed out still India could qualify for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2023. The six teams that will participate in the marquee event have been divided into two groups A & B. India is in Group A with India, Pakistan, and Nepal. The two best teams qualify for the next round. If the India and Pakistan match is washed out, the two teams will share the points. Pakistan will qualify for the Super 4 & then India will have to beat Nepal to qualify for the Super 4 stage. Defeating Nepal is not a major task for a mighty team like India & thus India re clear favorite to qualify for the Super 4 Stage even if their fixture against Pakistan gets washed out.
Fans of both countries are hoping for a full-fledged fixture between the arch-rivals India & Pakistan. As there are only rare occasions when these two teams play against each other & fans don’t want to miss the rare opportunity to watch the biggest rivalry unfold on the grounds of Pallekele.
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