Asia Cup 2023: IND vs PAK - What will happen if rain washes out the Group A match?

India and Pakistan to clash in Pallekele on September 2nd in Group A match of Asia Cup 2023.

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2023 is to be played on Saturday, September 2nd, at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. But there is a chance that heavy rains might spoil the enjoyment of the fans.

Asia Cup 2023 began on August 30, with two matches already played, Pakistan vs Nepal and Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh. Pakistan thumped Nepal in the opening match in Multan, while Sri Lanka prevailed over Bangladesh in Kandy.

As both teams India and Pakistan compete to secure a spot in the tournament's super four round, this game will be high-intensity. India and Pakistan will be facing off against each other for the first time since their memorable meeting at the T20 World Cup in Melbourne in 2022.

Fans and cricket enthusiasts might be concerned, though, since the weather gods do not seem to offer good news.

Weather.com predicts that on Saturday (September 2) in Kandy, it will be largely cloudy with sporadic thunderstorms and a high likelihood of rain. According to AccuWeather, Kandy will see an overcast, muggy day with showers this afternoon. In Kandy, the BBC weather forecast also calls for thundershowers and a light breeze all day.

What happens if the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 game is washed out?

In the event that the India vs Pakistan game is impacted by rain, both teams must complete at least 20 overs before the outcome may be determined. The first innings will be impacted by rain, and the game will be completely abandoned.

The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method (D-L-S) will be used to determine the winner if rain begins to fall 20 overs into the second innings.

However, if the match is abandoned, India and Pakistan will each receive one point.

If the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023 is affected by rain and ends up being washed out, the following scenarios would unfold:

1. India Beat Nepal: If India manages to defeat Nepal in their group-stage match, then both India and Pakistan will advance to the super fours stage. The outcome of the India vs Pakistan match would have no impact on the teams proceeding to the next round.

2. Nepal Beat India: Pakistan and Nepal would advance to the super fours stage in the improbable case that Nepal defeats India in their group-stage encounter. Given Nepal's inferior tournament performance against India and their lack of prior experience, this situation seems less likely.