Asia Cup 2023: IND vs PAK Weather Forecast (Reserve Day) And Pitch Report Of R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, India vs Pakistan Playing 11s

IND vs PAK Weather Forecast: Rain washed out Day 1 of the India vs Pakistan match, but fortunately, we have a reserve day today. However, the unfortunate news is that today’s weather forecast for September 11 indicates an even greater likelihood of rain than yesterday. In this Article, we will talk about IND vs PAK Weather Forecast, IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Pitch Report Of R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Weather Report.

Asia Cup 2023: IND vs PAK Weather Forecast

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023

During the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s match, rain interrupted after just 24.1 overs. Groundskeepers swiftly covered the center square and the area near the playing 22 yards. However, the rain’s intensity caused water to accumulate on the field within seconds.

Though the rain ceased within an hour, the field’s condition was challenging to rectify. The wet mid-wicket square took nearly 2 hours to clear, but the umpires weren’t convinced and decided to call off day 1 of IND vs PAK.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Pakistan chose to field, with Babar highlighting the pitch’s moisture, hoping to exploit it. India’s top order displayed caution, with Rohit and Gill attacking the Pakistani bowlers, both maintaining a strike rate above 110.

Shaheen Shah, Pakistan’s lead fast bowler, conceded 31 runs in his initial 3 overs. Shadab Khan brought some relief, breaking the 121-run opening partnership by dismissing Rohit for 56(49) and later Gill for 58(52).

Pakistan surged back into attack mode, but Virat and Rahul held the fort. India stands at 147-2 at 24.1 overs, and the game will continue from this point today.

However, today’s weather forecast remains uncertain. Find below the IND vs PAK Weather Forecast (Reserve Day) and Pitch Report of R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo for September 11:

IND vs PAK Weather Forecast for Reserve Day Asia Cup 2023

IND vs PAK | R. Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka will host the reserve day for Match 2 of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s on September 10 (Monday). The action will kick off at 3:00 PM IST.

Weather.com reports another rainy day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with forecasts showing thunderstorms throughout. Today’s forecast appears worse than yesterday. Colombo’s temperature is expected to remain around 27°C until evening, dropping to about 26°C later at night.

IND vs PAK Weather Forecast for Reserve Day Asia Cup 2023
IND vs PAK Weather Forecast (Reserve Day) of Colombo (weather.com)

Rain prospects are significant, with around an 80% chance at the game’s commencement, and it’s set to increase. High humidity levels hover around 85% and above. Winds are likely to blow from the southwest at approximately 20kmph during daylight and 15kmph after sunset.

Given the forecast, heavy rain seems likely in Colombo, especially on the reserve day for this match. Still, we’re optimistic for a complete 50-50 overs showdown and a decisive match outcome.

Asia Cup 2023 IND vs PAK Pitch Report Of R. Premadasa Stadium (Reserve Day)

Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium is renowned for favoring spinners, yet the Pakistani spinners have extracted little from the pitch in this match. Given the stadium’s average score is around 250 and India is nearing 150 at the midpoint, the batters plan to show patience in today’s first innings.

Despite an 80% rain forecast in Colombo, the pitch usually starts off slow and later becomes more conducive for batting. With India opening the batting and the surface offering some late movement, Bumrah must be eager to bowl.

PAK vs IND Playing 11 for Today Match

Pakistan Playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

India Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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