The crucial India vs. Nepal game on September 4 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is super important for both teams. India needs to win or draw to make it to the Super Four stage. Meanwhile, Nepal needs to win the game to qualify for the next stage. However, there’s some concern about the weather.
The latest weather forecast predicts moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the day, with a 60% chance of rain. During the first half of the game, there’s a 25% chance of rain, which might allow for a timely start. But after 6 PM IST, the chances of rain increase to 66%, possibly reducing the game to just one half. If the match gets washed out, India will still qualify for the Super Four due to their previous washout against Pakistan.
In their previous game against Pakistan, India’s top order struggled against Pakistan’s fast bowlers. Despite that, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya batted well, but the match was abandoned due to rain. With this, Pakistan is propelled to the next stage of the tournament, while India and Nepal need a win to qualify for the Super 4. It’s worth noting that two out of three teams can qualify for the next stage.
India to play Super 4 games in Colombo
This game against Nepal is like a do-or-die situation for India, and they’ll need to perform exceptionally well to secure a spot in the Super 4. The weather might be a major factor, so fans are understandably concerned. It’s worth noting that the next stage of the tournament will be played in Colombo and Lahore. However, the Indian team will only play in Colombo.
Meanwhile, heartening news came from India as wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul was declared fit for the tournament. Rahul might join the Indian team in Sri Lanka after the group stage of the tournament to play further. His comeback will depend on Ishan Kishan‘s performance, who has been amazing in the last few months in one-day internationals. He scored four back-to-back fifties in ODI cricket against the West Indies and Pakistan.
Here is how fans react to the India vs. Nepal weather forecast:
Does India qualify if tomorrow Game gets washed out with No result?
— VINEETH?? (@sololoveee) September 3, 2023
One like= one slap for Rain ??
— TROLL PAKISTAN CRICKET (@trollpakistanii) September 3, 2023
Phir bhi yahi matches rakhne the
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) September 3, 2023
Sri Lanka didn’t have any other grounds which had lesser chances of rain ??
— Nik (@nikster007) September 3, 2023
— Tas ?? (@TasneemKhatai1) September 3, 2023
Ind vs Pak Again Then On 10 Sept
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) September 3, 2023
Jay shah is ruining cricket. Shame on BJP.
— barbie_girl ? (@100off31) September 3, 2023
Arey Yaar India ke Matches Delhi mein karao. Idhar May June waali Garmi hai
— Renu K ? (@Talk2Rinki) September 3, 2023
Asia cup match exist..
The ground : pic.twitter.com/Kpe8ikILtn
— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) September 3, 2023
Srilanka is worst place to play cricket in Raining season..
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) September 3, 2023
If the game gets washed out we can still qualify for super 4 right??
— ?????????????™ (@Itzshreyas07) September 3, 2023
Ye kya chutiyapa hai BC
— TANGENT (@pra_tea_k) September 3, 2023
Ab to adat si pad gyi hai
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) September 3, 2023
