India vs Sri Lanka Colombo weather updates, Asia Cup final: Rain delays start of play; India wins by 10 wickets

IND vs SL, Asia Cup 2023 final weather updates: A rain threat looms over the India vs Sri Lanka final in Colombo on Sunday.

Rain could play spoilsport once again in Colombo during the India vs Sri Lanka clash on Sunday. | Photo Credit: AP

India and Sri Lanka will meet in the Asia Cup 2023 Final at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

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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 90 per cent chance of rain in the day and a 55 per cent chance of scattered thunderstorms through the evening in Colombo on Sunday, according to the meteorological department and multiple weather forecast websites.

3:19 PM: Inspection update

An inspection will take place at 3:30 PM IST.

2:58 PM: Rain delays start

The red carpet for the teams to line-up for the national anthems had to be taken off for the covers to be brought on. And the outfield is covered in no time. The wait begins. The storm was likely to hit around 4pm, steady drizzle for now #INDvSL#AsiaCupFinalpic.twitter.com/cQJKA9k0ES

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 17, 2023

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Colombo Weather Updates - September 12

Chances of rain

Time (IST)	09:30 AM	12:30 AM	3:30 PM	06:30 PM	09:30 PM
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2:54 PM IST

The covers have come on as the ground staff sniffs rain in the air.#INDvSL#SLvsIND#AsiaCupFinal#CricketTwitterpic.twitter.com/OuXk3Eei50

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 17, 2023

2:30 PM IST

Sri Lanka has won the toss and captain Dasun Shanaka opts to bat first under hot and humid conditions.

1:30 PM IST

Clear skies at the moment at Colombo. The chances for rain increase slightly as the day goes on. But looks like we are all set to start on time at the R Premadasa Stadium.

What happens if India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final is washed out today?

India and Sri Lanka will move into the Reserve Day on Monday if the Asia Cup 2023 final is washed out today.

Squads

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul(w), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Washington Sundar, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Sahan Arachchige, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Binura Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming Details

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

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final match will start at 3:00 PM IST on Sunday, September 17.

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

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