The 2023 Asia Cup has been marred by persistent rain, with the crucial IND vs PAK match in the Group Stage also affected.
The weather forecast predicts more rain in the coming days, particularly in Colombo where five out of six Super 4 stage matches are scheduled. If all five games in Colombo get washed out, Pakistan will qualify for the final as the only team with a win.
In the event of a complete washout, both India and Sri Lanka will have three points each in three games, while Bangladesh will have only two points due to a previous loss.
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This would leave India and Sri Lanka tied on points and net run rate. In such a scenario, a coin toss between Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka will determine the second finalist, who will face Pakistan in the final on September 17 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It’s a situation that emphasizes the unpredictability of weather in cricket tournaments.