Rain likely to disrupt Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash
Last updated on: 31 August,2023 05:44 pm
The Met Office has predicted 70pc rain at 2:30pm the time when the toss will be held
(Web Desk) – Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are all set to clash in Asia Cup 2023 match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Saturday (September 2).
The match will start at 2:30pm Pakistan time and 3:00pm Sri Lanka time. Excitement is at peak for the high-voltage clash, but the weather update for the game day has disappointed the cricket fans.
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The Sri Lankan Met Office has predicted rain on Sept 2, starting at 8:30am and likely to continue for next day. It has predicted 70 percent rain at 2:30pm in Kandy, adding that there are 60% rain at 5:30pm while the chance for precipitation is likely to drop to 40% on Saturday, with a thick cloud cover throughout the game day.
Babar Azam’s side has reached Sri Lanka and it would start training session on Friday ahead of the game against India.