Asia Cup 2023: What if Rain Washes Out IND vs PAK Match?

Producer: Aakash Biswas

India and Pakistan will lock horns in Asia Cup on September 2 in Pallekele

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The game against Pakistan is India’s opening match at the continental tournament

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But the fans might get disappointed as rain is likely to play the spoilsport

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94% chance of precipitation is predicted with an additional 27% likelihood of thunderstorms

But what if the India vs Pakistan gets washed out?

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In the case of a washed-out game, both India and Pakistan will be awarded one point each.

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Pakistan will qualify for Super Four with 3 points

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Pakistan lead the Group A points table as they defeated Nepal in their previous encounter

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Indian will have to beat Nepal to make it to the next round

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