New Delhi. The Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Pakistan (IND vs PAK) could not be completed due to rain. Now this match has gone to reserve day. That means this incomplete match will now be played on Monday. Batting first, the Indian team scored 147 runs for 2 wickets. After this the game could not resume due to heavy rain. After the rain stopped, the groundsman made several efforts to make the ground fit for play, but the intermittent rain spoiled his efforts. However, the fans and veteran cricketer R Ashwin were not left behind to salute the way the groundsmen took measures to keep the ground dry.
India were 147 for 2 in 24.1 overs until play was stopped due to rain at the R Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. Now the match will start from here on Monday at 3:00 PM. Virat Kohli and Lokesh Rahul are playing with eight and 17 runs respectively. This means that after playing yesterday, the Indian team will have to play against Sri Lanka in the next Super Four match in less than 24 hours.
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Fans were used to dry the ground in Colombo.
Ashwin shared his picture and saluted the groundsman
During the rain the pitch and its surroundings were covered but more water accumulated on the outfield. The groundsman also used a sponge or foam to dry the pitch, not only that he tried to dry the pitch by placing three fans on the stand but his efforts were in vain. During the match, TV presenter Jatin Spru said that an 80-metre long wire was stretched to reach the fans on the ground. Seeing this effort from the groundsman, Ashwin took to social media to praise him.
Groundsmen were seen using foam to dry the ground at the R Premadasa Stadium. (screengrab)
Hats off to the Sri Lankan ground staff 👍#PAKvIND #INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2023 #Colombo pic.twitter.com/bTHYHEYtsg
— Showbiz And News (@ShowbizAndNewz) September 10, 2023
What if the result is not available on the day of reservation?
The umpires decided to complete the match tomorrow (Monday) after inspecting the ground at 7, 7.30, 8 and 8.30 pm. The Asia Cup group match between India and Pakistan was also washed out due to rain. Rain continues to disrupt matches in the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Cup. Rain is predicted in the Sri Lankan capital throughout the tournament. Even if rain interrupts the Reserve Day, the result of the match will be determined by the match officials as per the circumstances. Both teams need to play 20-20 overs for the result of the match. Otherwise the match will be canceled and both teams will be awarded 1-1 points.
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Tags: Asia Cup, IND vs PAK, India Vs Pakistan
First published: September 10, 2023, 23:22 IST