Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Colombo weather highlights, Asia Cup 2023: SL beats PAK in rain-affected match

PAK vs SL, Asia Cup 2023 weather updates: A heavy rain threat looms over the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 match in Colombo on Thursday.

Ground staff stand on the field as the Asia Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is delayed due to wet outfield in Colombo. | Photo Credit: AP

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four fixture at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

The winner of the match will qualify for the final against India on September 17.

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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 70 per cent chance of rain in the morning and a 50 per cent chance of rain in the evening in Colombo on Thursday, according to the meteorological department and multiple weather forecast websites.

20:00 PM IST

Match has been reduced to 42 overs now. 8:10 PM IST start time.

Final playing XIs

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammed Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammed Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Wasim

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana

Toss Update

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.

Update

The match will start losing overs from 4:30 PM IST.

16:10 PM IST

Weather Update

Weather Update | Photo Credit: Metoffiice.uk

15:50 PM IST

Ray of hope?

Finally a ray of hope. There seems to be a chink in the cluster of clouds. #SLvsPak#PAKvSL#AsiaCup#CricketTwitterpic.twitter.com/DCw5Bfk5KK

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 14, 2023

15:25 PM IST

Things not looking very positive at the moment.

Significant water on the sheets collected already. This will take time to clear even after rain stops completely. #SLvsPak#PAKvSL#AsiaCup23#AsiaCup#CricketTwitterpic.twitter.com/W1YCLOxAby

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 14, 2023

15:00 PM IST

The rain gods are in no mood to start this game on time.

It's raining quite hard now and with this kind of rain, a significant amount of water will collect on the sheets. This could be at least a 30 to 40 mins delay. #CricketTwitter#PAKvSL#SLvsPak#AsiaCup23#AsiaCuppic.twitter.com/stpkUcCRuL

— Dhruva Prasad (@DhruvaPrasad9) September 14, 2023

Colombo Weather Updates - September 14

Chances of rain

Time (IST)	09:30 AM	12:00 PM	3:30 PM	06:30 PM	09:30 PM
Chances of rain	70%	70%	70%	50%	50%

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

What happens if Pakistan wins against Sri Lanka?

If Pakistan beats Sri Lanka on Thursday, then it will qualify for the final with four points and play against India.

What happens if Sri Lanka wins against Pakistan?

If Sri Lanka beats Pakistan, then it will meet India in the final with four points.

What happens if PAK vs SL match is washed out?

If the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka match is washed out, then Sri Lanka will qualify for the final due to its superior net run rate. Pakistan’s 228-run loss against India put its NRR in the negative. 

The Asia Cup 2023 final is set to be played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 17.

Asia Cup Super Four points table

SQUADS

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).

SRI LANKA: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Binura Fernando, Kusal Perera.

PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming Details

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

The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 match will start at 3:00 PM IST on Thursday, September 14.

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

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