The India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super Four match, which was called off on Sunday due to rain, will be played on the reserve day on Monday. However, there are some discouraging signs that the match may not be completed even on Monday.
There was heavy rain in Colombo on Monday morning, and the skies are still cloudy. The outfield at the R Premadasa Stadium also has wet patches, which could make it difficult to play cricket.
If the match is washed out on Monday, both teams will get one point each. Pakistan will top the Super Four standings with three points, having already won against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka has two points from one win.
India will need to win their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to reach five points and qualify for the final. If India loses even one of these matches or if there are two more washouts, they will be left with just three points and their qualification hopes will depend on the results of the other matches.
The remaining fixtures before the final on September 17 are India vs Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, and India vs Bangladesh.
