Covers off in Colombo; play to renew at 3 PM native time

The climate in Colombo has modified between being sunny and overcast on the morning of the reserve day for the India-Pakistan Super Fours Asia Cup conflict.

The forecast for the afternoon, nonetheless, has improved barely, with most suggesting solely a 50%-60% probability of rain. Some forecasts say there’s a increased probability of rain within the night than within the afternoon. The good news for followers is that the covers are off, and the solar is out, albeit amongst a backdrop of clouds. The umpires have not inspected the bottom but.

India solely batted for twenty-four.1 overs on Sunday, and can resume their innings at 3pm native time if there isn’t a additional rain, with the purpose being to play a full 50-over match.

If, as some forecasts recommend, rain solely arrives within the night and washes any additional play out, there might come up a scenario through which greater than 50 overs have been performed, however Pakistan won’t have batted the 20 overs that’s the minimal requirement for a accomplished ODI.

India are 147 for two in a single day, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul on the crease.