Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in a must-win match during the Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday in Colombo.
The winner of the crucial Super 4 clash will qualify for the final of the event, where they will face India on September 17.
However, rain is likely to play spoilsport during the Pakistan- Sri Lanka and the other remaining matches of the event.
According to The Weather Channel, there are 86 percent chances of rain on September 14 in Colombo which would affect the Pakistan-Sri Lanka match.
It must be noted that Pakistan-India match during the group stage was washed out. Additionally, the Super 4 clash between the arch-rivals was also heavily affected by rain and consequently finished on the reserve day.
The trophy will be shared if the final of the Asia Cup 2023 is also washed out on September 17. The final also has a reserve day.
What happens if rain washes out remaining matches?
India have already qualified for the final so rain will have no effect on their position. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are already out of the race for the final.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will both get one point but the Lankan Tigers will book their ticket to the final due to their better net run-rate (NRR).
After Pakistan's 228-run defeat against India, their NRR fell to -1.892. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have an NRR of -0.2.
Asia Cup schedule of remaining matches
Sept 14 - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Sept 15 - Bangladesh vs India Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Sept 17 - Final in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
