Unfavorable Weather Predictions in Colombo Cast Doubt Over Pak vs Ind Cricket Match

Unfavorable Weather Predictions in Colombo Cast Doubt Over Pak vs Ind Cricket Match

In Colombo, there’s disappointing news for cricket enthusiasts as the weather conditions remain uncertain, raising concerns about the completion of the Pakistan vs. India cricket match scheduled for today (Monday). Dark clouds loom over the Sri Lankan capital, and there’s a forecast of heavy showers expected in Colombo after 4 pm. Consequently, the chances of the match being washed out are high.

Despite the organizers reserving a day for this highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and India, the persistently unclear weather threatens to disrupt the match. Colombo has witnessed continuous drizzling since early morning, with ominous clouds covering the city. The local weather department has issued a warning, predicting heavy rainfall later in the day, further jeopardizing the game.

Sunday saw a similar scenario as rain interfered with the Asia Cup’s eagerly awaited Super Four clash between these arch-rivals. The match, initially scheduled for Sunday, will now conclude on the reserved day.

India had been put into bat and reached a score of 147-2 in 24.1 overs when heavy rain forced a suspension of play. The umpires patiently waited for nearly four hours before deciding to continue the match on the reserve day.

This isn’t the first time that rain has played spoilsport in the encounter between these cricketing giants. The group match on September 2nd in Pallekele had also been abandoned due to inclement weather, leaving fans and players frustrated.

On the cricketing front, India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, showed resilience against Pakistan’s formidable pace attack. Gill, in particular, took on Shaheen Afridi, hitting boundaries confidently and putting the bowler on the backfoot. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma‘s aggressive approach, featuring four sixes in his innings of 56, further bolstered India’s performance.

The partnership was finally broken by spinner Shadab Khan, who dismissed Rohit Sharma with a catch in the deep. Shaheen Afridi returned to dismiss Shubman Gill, providing Pakistan with a chance to regain control of the game.

KL Rahul, who replaced the injured Shreyas Iyer, and Virat Kohli were looking to steady India’s innings when rain brought an abrupt halt to play. Rahul, making his comeback from a thigh injury sustained in May, appeared comfortable at the crease, scoring 17 runs before the interruption.

While the weather remains a significant concern, cricket fans and players alike hope for better conditions to witness the continuation of this thrilling match between Pakistan and India.