Ground staff used fans to dry wet area during IND vs PAK match
Play will resume on reserve day and fans will hope for the rain Gods to be a bit more kind on the reserve day.
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India and Pakistan meet in the third match of the Super Four stage of the 2023 Asia Cup in Colombo. Following Babar Azam's decision to bowl after winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got India off to a fast start. However, Pakistan responded by dismissing India's openers in rapid succession, bringing the score to 123/2 after 17.5 overs.
A fit-again individual KL Before rain halted play, Rahul and Virat Kohli had begun to form a respectable partnership. After the rain stopped, the grounds crew was observed using a novel method to dry the outfield. A few electric blowers were observed being used to expedite the process of drying the outfield.
Earlier that day, Rohit and Shubman launched an assault against the perilous Pakistani pace offensive. Pakistan failed to capitalize on a few opportunities presented by the opponent. Their 121-run partnership ended when Rohit miscued a delivery from Shadab Khan to long-off fielder Faheem Ashraf. In the very next over, Shubman was also dismissed by hitting a fullish delivery direct to Salman Ali Agha at cover.
India's score was 147/2 after 24.1 overs when rain halted play. The umpires determined that further play would not be feasible that day after a lengthy delay. Therefore, the match will be played on the reserve day, September 11, and India will begin their innings from 147/2 in a 50-over contest.
The Men in Green will be able to come up with superior plans, as they might not have expected KL Rahul to be picked in the Indian XI. On Monday, however, there is a forecasted 80 percent probability of precipitation, which is not particularly encouraging. The previous meeting between these two teams in Pallekele ended in a scoreless draw, so supporters will be hoping for better weather on the reserve day.
