Asia Cup 2023: Why is there a reserve day for India vs Pakistan? 

Meanwhile, there is no official word on why other fixtures do not have a reserve day.

Published : Sep 08, 2023 13:20 IST - 1 MIN READ

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill during India’s Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan. 
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill during India’s Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan.  | Photo Credit: PTI
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Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill during India’s Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan.  | Photo Credit: PTI

A reserve day has been incorporated for the Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match between India and Pakistan, scheduled to take place on September 10th (Sunday) at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

According to a release by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), if adverse weather suspends play during the India vs. Pakistan game, the match will continue on September 11th (Monday) from the point it was suspended.

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In such an eventuality, ticket holders are advised to hold on to their match tickets, which will remain valid and be utilised for the reserve day, the release added.

Meanwhile, there is no official word on why other fixtures do not have a reserve day.

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