Rain caused the India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match to be cut short; it is expected to be played on reserve day Monday.

The awaited Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan was postponed on Sunday due to rain; play resumed between the two sides on Monday’s reserve day.

When the players had to leave the field due to rain, India’s innings had reached 147 for 2 in 24.1 overs. With 25.9 overs left, the game will now restart from the same spot on Monday.

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma had a strong combination for India, collecting 56 and 58 points, respectively. When play was halted by rain, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were at the wicket.

Monday’s weather is not looking good; there will likely be a lot of rain in the afternoon. To get the game ready for play, the ground staff will put in a lot of effort.

The supporters will be praying that the weather gods will cooperate and enable the play to be finished on Monday because the India vs. Pakistan match is always a fiercely contested encounter.

Here are some additional details about the match:

• The Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, served as the venue for the game.
• Chris Gaffney and Ruchira Palliyaguruge served as the officials.
• Pakistan won the toss and decided to field.
• Around 4:50 pm local time, the rain began, and it continued for almost an hour.
• A forfeit was declared at 8:45 p.m. local time.

One of the most popular cricket matches is India vs. Pakistan, so it is always heartbreaking when it is postponed due to bad weather. Fans may still expect an important match to end on Monday, however.

India Squad

• Captain: Rohit Sharma
• Openers: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill
• Batsmen: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ishan Kishan
• Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan
• All-rounders: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja
• Fast bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj
• Spin bowler: Kuldeep Yadav

This squad is a strong contender to win the Asia Cup. They have a world-class batting line-up with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are two of the best all-rounders in the world, and they can contribute with both bat and ball. Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj are a formidable fast bowling attack. Kuldeep Yadav is a talented spin bowler who can be a handful on turning wickets.

This India squad is a well-balanced side with a lot of experience. They are the favorites to win the Asia Cup.

Here is a brief overview of each player:

• Rohit Sharma is one of the best batsmen in the world. He is an opening batsman who is known for his aggressive batting style. He has scored over 9000 runs in ODI cricket.
• Shubman Gill is a young batsman who is considered to be one of the future stars of Indian cricket. He is a technically sound batsman who is comfortable playing all around the ground.
• Virat Kohli is the captain of the Indian team and one of the best batsmen in the world. He is a middle-order batsman who is known for his consistency and ability to score big runs. He has scored over 12000 runs in ODI cricket.
• KL Rahul is a versatile batsman who can bat anywhere in the order. He is an excellent stroke player who is also good at rotating the strike. He has scored over 5000 runs in ODI cricket.
• Ishan Kishan is a young wicket-keeper batsman who is known for his attacking batting style. He is a good timer of the ball and can hit the ball hard.
• Hardik Pandya is an all-rounder who is known for his batting, bowling, and fielding skills. He is a powerful hitter of the ball and can also bowl seam and off-spin.
• Ravindra Jadeja is an all-rounder who is known for his spin bowling and fielding skills. He is a very accurate bowler who can also bat well lower down the order.
• Shardul Thakur is a fast bowler who is known for his ability to swing the ball. He is also a good lower-order batsman.
• Jasprit Bumrah is a fast bowler who is known for his pace and accuracy. He is one of the best bowlers in the world in white-ball cricket.
• Mohammed Siraj is a fast bowler who is known for his ability to bowl yorkers. He is a good death bowler.

Pakistan Squad

• Openers: Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq
• Captain: Babar Azam
• Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
• Middle-order batsmen: Agha Salman and Iftikhar Ahmed
• All-rounders: Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf
• Fast bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf

This squad is a good mix of experience and youth. Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen in the world, and he will be looking to lead Pakistan to victory. Mohammad Rizwan is another key batsman, and he is also a very good wicket-keeper. Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq are both explosive openers, and they can give Pakistan a good start.

Shadab Khan is a talented all-rounder who can bat, bowl, and field. Faheem Ashraf is another all-rounder who is a good batsman and bowler. Shaheen Afridi is one of the best fast bowlers in the world, and Naseem Shah is a promising young bowler. Haris Rauf is a fast bowler who is known for his pace and accuracy.

This Pakistan squad is a strong contender to win the Asia Cup. They have a good balance of batting, bowling, and fielding, and they have a lot of experience.