Rain delays have interrupted the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023. The match is being played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The first rain delay came after 4.2 overs when India were 15/0. The second rain delay came after 11.2 overs.
The rain has delayed the start of Pakistan’s chase after India set them a target of 267. The ground is fully covered and overs reduction is likely. The rain has stopped, but it looks like there will be a delay with over reductions.
The UK-based Met Office estimated a 70% chance of rain during the match, potentially delaying the toss and the game itself.
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets to lead an inspired pace attack and bowl out India for 266 in Saturday’s blockbuster Asia Cup clash.
India slipped to 66/4 before I. Kishan (82) and H. Pandya (87) hit back in a stand of 138 to hand their team a fighting total in their opening match of the 50-over tournament, a prelude to next month’s ODI World Cup in India
