India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Weather Updates: Rain Forces Play Into Reserve Day, India To Resume Batting on September 11

IND vs PAK: Reserve Day Weather Forecast

The match has been pushed into the reserve day after two spells of heavy downpour. But the forecast doesn't look promising for the reserve day (September 11) either for a full 50-over match.

IND vs PAK: Play Called Off For Today!

The decision has been made to call off play today with another spell of a downpour. So, the match will resume as a full 50-over match tomorrow with India walking out to bat to play their remaining 25.5 overs at 3 PM.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 8:40 PM

This seemed to be a passing shower, but there is prediction for anothe spell or two again. And just as we type that, it has started pouring down heavily now. 9 PM start very unlikely, leaving the option of using the reserve day more sensible.

IND vs PAK: It has started raining again!

Just when there was some positive news, the rain has returned, undoing all the hardwork from the groundstaff, who have brought the covers on. In all likleyhood, there won't be any further play today if it turns into a heavy downpour. If the day is washed out, the match will resume as a 50-over match on reserve day.

IND vs PAK: Umpires Update on Possible Scenario

Umpires told Star Sports that they hope to resume the match at 9 PM IST, but they will decide on that post the next inspection at 8:30 PM. They also said if the game restarts with overs being reduced (for example a 34 over match), then the match will resume on the reserve day (September 11 at 3 PM) as a 34 over match should there be another rain interruption once the game resumes today. If there is no further play today, then the match will resume as a 50-over match on reserve day with India resuming their innings at 147/2 in 24.1 overs.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update and Next Inspection

The good news is that the rain has stayed away, but there are a few damp pitches that have delayed the resumption of play. The groundstaff have brought in three huge fans to dry the area of concern. The next inspection is at 8:30 PM and post that we will possibly get the update on the playing conditions and the potential start time.

IND vs PAK: Next Inspection time?

The broadcasters say the next inspection will happen after another 10 minutes around 8 PM IST. The groundstaff are seen hard at work at two areas - the areas closer to bowler's run up at both ends. Hopefully there is a positive update on the play resuming soon.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update

The umpires have finished the inspection and are now in discussion with Babar Azam and the Pakistan coach after their discussion with Rohit and Rahul Dravid. They can be seen explaining about certain worry areas in the outfield. The players don't seem keen to resume play with a World Cup just around the corner. Stay tuned for the next update.

IND vs PAK: Inspection on in Colombo

The umpires are doing the inspection to decide on a time to resume play. A lot of wet patches have been dried using saw dust. The broadcasters will soon provide an update on what happens next.

IND vs PAK: Inspection at 7:30 PM

The umpires are seen having discussions with both captains - Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam as groundsmen work hard to fix some patches around the playing area. The covers are completely removed now, but the patches are a worry to get game started soon. Whatever the decision, it will be made at 7:30 PM IST after the inspection.

IND vs PAK: Cut Off Time For 20 Over Match

Although there is a reserve day, the priority is to finish the game today. We have already started losing overs with the cut-off time for a 20-over per side game being 10:36 PM today. If the match resumes as a 20-over game, India will not bat again in this innings, and Pakistan will be asked to chase a DLS revised target.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 6:35 PM IST

Deep Dasgupta shows the amount of water puddles around the ground and says the play can be extended upto 12 AM (September 11). The groundsmen can be seen hard at work to resume action, but it is going to be a challenge with so many patches on the outfield. Still a long way to take a call on resumption as thing stand in Colombo. Only good news is that it has stopped raining. Fingers crossed that it doesn't rain again or else that would delay or even wash out play today, forcing the match to resume on the reserve day (September 11) at 3 PM.

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IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 6:22 PM IST

It has stopped raining and the covers are being peeled off, but we reached a point when we start losing overs. Although, the covers are being removed, there is lot of cleaning to be done and that may take a while. And once that's set, the match can resume depending on the conditions and of course if it doesn't rain again.

IND vs PAK: Reserve Day Rules

If there is no further play or if the match is not completed today (September 10), the match will resume from wherever it stopped on the reserve day (September 11). If there is no further play, India will resume their innings at 147/2 in 24.1 overs on the reserve day.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 5:50 PM IST

Nothing much has changed as the covers are still in place as it continues to rain in Colombo. If there is no further play, the match will resume tomorrow (reserve day) from where it stopped.

IND vs PAK: Weather Forecast For Next Few Days

The forecast doesn't look promising for the rest of the day and also on the reserve day. Forget the reserve day, the forecast for the next week in Colombo, where the Asia Cup 2023 final is also scheduled to take place, doesn't look all that well.

IND vs PAK: Covers Are On!

The groundsmen get to work as they get whole ground under covers as rain pours heavily in Colombo. Play is unlikely to resume anytime soon. If there is no play possible today, there is a reserve day in place on Monday (September 11), when the play will resume with Indian batting from the 2nd delivery of the 25th over. The score is currently - India - 147/2 in 24.1 overs.

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It is raining heavily at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo...It is quite disappointing for the fans...time and venue of the tournament must be selected keeping in mind local weather conditions..😯…🏏♾️.

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— MONA (@BaratKohali) September 10, 2023

IND vs PAK: Weather Update At 5 PM IST

Rain stops play. The weather is so unpredictable as bright sunshine has suddenly changed into dark conditions with heavy rains in Colombo.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 4:25 PM IST

Despite the early threat of rain and the groundsmen taking position with the covers, the showers have stayed away and it has rained boundaries in Colombo. There is forecast for thunderstorms at 6 PM, but going by how the day has turned out, it is unlikely to rain today.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update

Early alarms of a rain threat has passed as Shubman Gill takes the attack to the Pakistan pacers in Colombo. All that's raining, is boundaries from India inside the first 9 overs.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 3:15 PM IST

All of a sudden it has become cloudy in Colombo and the ground staff are ready with the covers on the sidelines as wind begins to pick up and the humidity increases.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update After Toss

The sun is still shining bright and there is no sign of the rain predicted around the start of play. The temperature remains at 29° C, but the humidity has slightly increased t0 77 percent over the last hour as Pakistan opt to bowl first against India and use the moisture under the surface.

The stage is set 🏟️

Ready for game day, fans?#PAKvIND | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/0JBxVKMExd

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 10, 2023

IND vs PAK: Players out training

The players are out training ahead of the toss and KL Rahul is seen with the keeping gloves as Ishan Kishan is also seen doing his warm up.

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 2 PM IST

Sun is still shining bright and there is no sight of rain, but clouds are starting to build. However, there is no chance of rain anytime soon. The forecast also said there will be no chance of rain during the toss with thunderstorms perdicted at 3 PM (scheduled time for start of play).

A view of RPICS, Colombo 🏟️
The weather looks clear 🥳
No rain possibility yet

- The stage is set for India vs Pakistan...!!!#INDvPAK #PAKvIND #AsiaCup2023 #AsiaCup23 #Cricket #Rain #Colombo #CricketWorld #cricketupdates#PAKvIND | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/cGXKl6ksD0

— ᴀᴇsᴛʜᴇᴛɪc 🌼 (@aestheticGaly) September 10, 2023

IND vs PAK Weather: Promising Signs

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, who is doing commentary in the Asia Cup 2023, shares a video from the venue.

Sunday is always a fun day. Come on team india 🇮🇳 repeat the t-20 World Cup victory. #INDvsPAK sun is shining… pic.twitter.com/07o8PMmc2t

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 10, 2023

IND vs PAK: Weather Update At 12 PM IST

The weather still looks promising with fans starting to gather at the venue - R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The temperature remains 29° C with humidity reducing to 73 percent.

Scenes outside Colombo Cricket Stadium at the moment. A huge number of fans are out to watch the big dance between India vs Pakistan. The gloomy and perfect weather for cricket here! #INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2023 #Colombo pic.twitter.com/rP9XGmwKXo

— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) September 10, 2023

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 12 PM

Blue skies with a little clouds. As it stands, it looks promising for a full match, but the forecast says otherwise. Let's hope for the best. AccuWeather says the temperature is still 29° C with humidity at 77 percent.

Weather over Colombo looks decent with blue skies above. However the forecast is a concern with rains expected. I am hoping it will not be so as the world can't be deprived of an India vs Pakistan game for the 2nd time during such a short span.

— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) September 10, 2023

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 11 AM

Continues to remain bright for now with clouds building. The temperature remains 29° C. There is forecast for rain at the start of play. So, let's keep our fingers crossed.

Excellent weather in Colombo today for cricket! Hope these white clouds don't turn grey in the noon! #AsiaCup23 pic.twitter.com/e7I8hrjNX4

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) September 9, 2023

IND vs PAK: Weather Update at 10 AM IST

The current weather seems to be bright and sunny, promising a good day ahead. The temperature right now is 29° with 79 percent humidity.

The sun is shining, The weather is great at Colombo.

- What a beautiful day for cricket..!! pic.twitter.com/YEaZQxtrwS

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 10, 2023