New Delhi: Forgetting the defeat against Bangladesh, Team India now has its eyes set on the final of the Asia Cup. The final match between India and Sri Lanka is to be held on 17 September (Sunday), but this match is under the shadow of rain. What will happen if it rains on Sunday at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, will the match be played on the reserve day or will there be a shared winner this time too? Know all the updates regarding the final.
What are the chances of rain on the final day?
The final match of India-Sri Lanka is to be held at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on 17th September, this match will start at 3 pm Indian time. According to Accuweather, the chances of rain in Colombo on Saturday are up to 90 percent. Although it is a matter of relief that a reserve day has also been kept for the final, but even on Monday the chances of rain in Colombo remain around 70 percent.
That means if the match is not completed on 17th September, then this match will be played on 18th September. This will be exactly like what happened in the India-Pakistan match. However, if rain spoils the play on both the days and even a 20-20 over match cannot be played, then the trophy will be shared between India and Sri Lanka.
Due to rain, the entire Asia Cup 2023 has been disrupted, many matches have not been completed and some matches have had to be cancelled. However, this is not the first time that a tournament is being held in Sri Lanka and rain is causing disruption. When the Champions Trophy was organized here in 2002, the tournament was held in September and the final match could not be held due to rain. The special thing is that in 2002 also India and Sri Lanka had reached the final and had to share the trophy.
Shock to both teams in the final
Not only the weather but fitness has also become a big problem in the final. Team India’s all-rounder Akshar Patel is injured, hence Team India has called Washington Sundar to Sri Lanka as a reserve player. On the other hand, Mahish Tikshana of Sri Lanka has also been ruled out of the final due to injury, hence Sahan Archichige has been included in the team.
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