IND vs PAK Pallekele weather updates, Asia Cup 2023: Rain forces washout in India-Pakistan match

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 weather updates: A heavy rain threat looms over the India vs Pakistan clash in Pallekele on Saturday.

India’s Rohit Sharma left, and Shubman Gill ran back to the pavilion as it rains during the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan in Pallekele. | Photo Credit: AP

India and Pakistan will meet in the Asia Cup Group A fixture at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Saturday.

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This high-octane match marks a significant reunion, as the teams have not faced each other in a One-Day International (ODI) since their showdown at the 2019 World Cup in England, where India thrashed Pakistan by 89 runs courtesy of Rohit Sharma’s 140 off 113 balls.

Despite the excitement surrounding this clash, there’s an ominous threat looming over the event – the possibility of rain. The weather report has raised concerns, leaving fans and players anxiously keeping an eye on the skies.

There is a 67 per cent chance of rain in the morning and a 94 per cent chance of rain in the evening in Pallekele on Saturday, according to the meteorological department and multiple weather forecast websites.

22:10 PM IST: Match called off due to rain

Match has been called off. #INDvPAK@sportstarweb#AsiaCup2023

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

20:30 PM IST: Drizzle continues to delay second innings start

For the first time during the day, the whole ground is covered. And the drizzle is steady #AsiaCup#INDvPAKpic.twitter.com/rdsJKD7rM5

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 2, 2023

Weather Update

Just as India innings got over, it has started to rain. The covers are on and most of the ground is now covered.

The umbrellas are out again. And the covers are back again. Will it result in a revised target? Let's wait and watch #PAKvIND#INDvPAKpic.twitter.com/RvNuEtVCWt

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 2, 2023

Covers off

The covers are off completely now and the overhead conditions also look more promising. #AsiaCup23#INDvsPAK#PAKvIND#CricketTwitterpic.twitter.com/DlDxuVVcuN

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

More updates coming from the venue

The covers flanking the pitch have been removed now but the playing strip remains covered. #INDvsPAK#PAKvIND#CricketTwitter#AsiaCuppic.twitter.com/eMaOz9l7tt

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

15:30 PM IST: Heaviest drizzle of the day

The covers are back. It's the heaviest drizzle of the day so far #INDvsPAK#INDvPAKpic.twitter.com/l8Y2lspOLA

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 2, 2023

15:25 PM IST: Heavy Downpour in Kandy

It looks like a heavy downpour now.#INDvsPAK#PAKvIND#AsiaCuppic.twitter.com/A8QUpqmEFl

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

15:20 PM IST: Clouds are coming, yet again!

It's getting darker yet again. The floodlights have been switched on and s huge patch of dark couds is gathering over the ground. And Shaheen Shah Afridi has bowled two wicketless overs so far #INDvPAK

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 2, 2023

Playing XIs

India XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Panya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

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

Toss Update: IND wins toss, to bat first

Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan.

Pitch Condition

The pitch looks dry with minimal grass covering. Luckily there are no evident signs of any dampness. #INDvsPAK#pakvsind#AsiaCup2023pic.twitter.com/Kufuur2bZ6

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

14:05 PM IST: Covers are completely off!

... And the covers are off completely. #AsiaCup2023#INDvsPAK#pakvsindpic.twitter.com/1HUn7gH5GN

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

14:00 PM IST: Covers are coming off!

A huge cheer from the crowd as the covers are being removed. #AsiaCup2023#INDvsPAK#pakvsindpic.twitter.com/drX2RztJVB

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

13:55 PM IST: Light drizzle continues

Light drizzle. Covers being added every one in a while. And a local expert says light drizzle is riskier than a heavy shower. It may stay on for a long time, he fears #INDvsPAK#AsiaCup2023pic.twitter.com/jTiRCEg1E0

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 2, 2023

Update from the Venue

Most of the ground is still covered. A match official holds an umbrella at the centre but the broadcasters are still without one. There is a slight drizzle still but an enormous cloud buildup.

- Dhruva Prasad

Precautionary measures

More covers. It's not heavy but the groundstaff ain't taking any chances #INDvPAK#AsiaCup2023pic.twitter.com/K4kcwSCI5y

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 2, 2023

13:30 PM IST: More covers coming in

Most of the ground has been covered while it drizzles. Hopefully the cloud buildup overhead is blown away by the wind, which is pretty strong. #INDvPAK#PAKvIND#AsiaCup2023#CricketTwitter@sportstarwebpic.twitter.com/rhK4McdSFT

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

13:00 PM IST: Raining in Kandy, Covers on

It's raining in Pallekele and the pitch has been covered. #AsiaCup2023#INDvsPAK#PAKvIND#CricketTwitter@sportstarwebpic.twitter.com/IFOzipXpdo

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

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12:05 PM IST: Drizzling in Pallekele

It was bright and sunny a while back but an ominous band of clouds is approaching and it is drizzling slightly now. #INDvsPAK#INDvPAK#PAKvIND#AsiaCup23#CricketTwitter@sportstarwebpic.twitter.com/m4uFAlnPwA

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 2, 2023

Gloomy skies in Pallekele

Pallekele Ground gets ready to host the epic showdown between India 🇮🇳 and Pakistan 🇵🇰 today! #AsiaCup2023pic.twitter.com/ohGSJBTJ2e

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 2, 2023

Pallekele Weather Updates - September 2

Chances of rain - According to Accuweather.com

Time (IST)	07:00 AM	10:00 AM	1:00 PM	03:00 PM	07:00 PM
Chances of rain	40%	60%	58%	58%	60%

What happens if India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match is washed out today?

India and Pakistan will share a point each if their Asia Cup 2023 match in Pallekele is washed out on Saturday. Pakistan will thereby qualify for the Super Fours stage while India will need to avoid defeat against Nepal to make it to the next round.

Squads

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve).

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve).

Pakistan and India players meet up ahead of Saturday's #PAKvIND match in Kandy ✨#AsiaCup2023pic.twitter.com/iP94wjsX6G

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 1, 2023

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming Details

What time will the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 match start?

The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match will start at 3:00 PM IST on Saturday, September 2.

Where can I watch the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 match today?

The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match will be telecast live on the Star Sports network and will be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app.