The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match at the Asia Cup 2023 was disrupted by rain today in Colombo. After being put in to bat first, India had reached 147/2 in 24.1 overs when a heavy downpour forced the players off the field.
The crucial cutoff time for a 20-over match is set at 10:06 PM Pakistan time. This gives a reasonable amount of time to organize and start the game. However, if the match does not commence by 10:06 PM (equivalent to 10:36 PM local time), then it will be rescheduled for the Reserve Day.
The primary objective is to ensure that a 20-over match is played today. So, the organizers will make every effort to get the game started before the cutoff time to avoid moving it to the Reserve Day. This ensures that the cricket fans get the anticipated match experience without unnecessary delays or postponements.
The rain is a huge disappointment for fans who were eagerly awaiting the latest chapter in this storied cricketing rivalry. Both sides feature several superstars and the game was poised for an exciting finish before the weather intervened.
Officials will be working hard to get the match restarted as soon as possible. But with the heavy clouds still overhead, there is no guarantee play can resume today.
