PAK vs SL, Asia Cup 2023: Who qualifies for final if Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match in Colombo is abandoned due to rain

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PAK vs SL: The start of the crucial Super Fours match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was delayed by over two hours due to heavy rain in Colombo. The covers were removed around 4:30 PM and the match was reduced to a 45-over per-side affair with the first ball being bowled at 5:15 PM.

Pakistan are in a must-win situation and they desperately need a win to enter into the final of Asia Cup 2023. Like Pakistan, Sri Lanka also have two points from two games and need a win to meet India in the final.

PAK vs SL: Who qualifies for the final if match is abandoned due to rain?

Will Pakistan qualify for the Asia Cup 2023 final if the match is abandoned due to rain? Rain has stopped in Colombo for the moment but thunderstorms have been predicted around 9:00 PM by AccuWeather. The weather conditions have changed rapidly in Colombo throughout the Asia Cup 2023.

Pakistan will want rain not to play any spoilsport as a washout would see them crashing out of the Asia cup 2023. In case the match is abandoned and there is no result, Sri Lanka will qualify for the Asia Cup 2023 final on the virtue of a superior Net Run Rate (NRR).

Sri Lanka have a NRR of -0.200. Pakistan's NRR took a major hit after facing a 228-run defeat against India on Monday. They are placed third in the Super Fours table with two points and a NRR of -1.892.

For the DLS method to come into play, both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will have to play at least 20 overs each. In the virtual semi-final, Pakistan have elected to bat first after winning the toss.