The match between IND vs. PAK will take place on September 2 at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The archrivals haven’t played each other in ODIs since their encounter at the 2019 World Cup in England, which India won utilizing the DLS method.
There is a tremendous lot of eagerness for the encounter. However, the weather might sabotage the competition. Significant rain has fallen in Kandy over the previous two days, and more rain is forecast for the game day.
Sri Lanka has its monsoon season between August and September, which is particularly severe in the region around Kandy. This is one of the reasons that just three of the 33 One Day Internationals (ODIs) scheduled for August and September will be played at the Pallekele venue.
According to AccuWeather.com, there is a 97% likelihood of cloud cover, a 27% possibility of a thunderstorm, and a 94% chance of precipitation throughout the game.
So what happens if the IND vs. PAK game is cancelled?
Both teams must play at least 20 overs in order for the game to be decided. But both teams will receive points if it is likewise impossible. Pakistan have defeated Nepal in their tournament opener, so they only need a few more points to proceed to the Super 4 round. Nepal will be the opponent for India’s second group-stage match.
As already known, the last ODI between India and Pakistan in 2019 was impacted by rain, and the outcome was determined using the DLS system. Fans and ticket holders in particular will be praying that the rain gods stay away and allow the major match to go place.