India vs. Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: What will happen if it rains on the reserve day of the IND vs. PAK Super 4 clash?

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Cricket fans were left disappointed after the India vs. Pakistan Super Four clash in the Asia Cup 2023, as rain once again disrupted the play, The cricket match was scheduled to be played on Reserve Day due to inclement weather.

As the IND vs. PAK match in the Asia Cup 2023 has been extended to the reserve day (September 11), many are speculating whether it will rain once again in Sri Lanka today, making it difficult for Rohit Sharma's team in their title bid. More uncertainty will arise.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department has predicted that rain is expected once again on September 11, which will spoil the chances of the Asia Cup 2023 clash between India and Pakistan. Rain has played a major role in almost every match of the Asia Cup, but only IND vs. PAK has been set aside as a reserve day.

India batted for 24.1 overs in the first innings of the Super Four encounter, Pakistan did not get a chance to bat once again as it rained once again in the stadium, due to which the match was postponed to Reserve Day (September 11) at 3 pm.

When the match resumes on the reserve day, India will resume batting from the 24th over to the 50th over, after which Pakistan will bat. However, rain is expected to intervene once again, allowing the match to go ahead once again.

PC: Mint

If it rains again on the Reserve Day, expect the umpires to force a 20-over game and put Pakistan in charge to bat. If the weather is not at all favorable for the game then it will be a big blow for Rohit Sharma's team.

Since Pakistan has already won the Super Four match against Bangladesh, it is on top of the points table. India has not played any Super 4 match yet and its run rate is low. If the match is cancelled, it will be vital for India to win their next Super 4 match.