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IND vs SL: Reserve Day Rules for Asia Cup 2023 Final in Colombo Amid Rain Threat

image-lmn08ctlRain has been an omnipresent threat in Colombo 

With dark clouds hovering over the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo, the much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 final between India and Sri Lanka faces a significant rain threat today.

Asia Cup 2023 final: Reserve Day Rules Explained

The Colombo weather forecast for Sunday predicts an 80% chance of rain accompanied by thunderstorms this evening.

In light of the unpredictable weather, fans worldwide are keen to understand the reserve day rules along with Colombo weather updates for the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has established these rules to ensure that the competition's culmination isn't hampered by unforeseen circumstances.

Here's a breakdown of the IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 final reserve day rules and regulations

Activation of Reserve Day: The reserve day, scheduled for September 18, will only come into play if it becomes impossible to produce a result on the original match day, September 17. Match officials will make this determination and will exhaust all efforts to ensure the match concludes on the first day, even if it means reducing the game to a minimum of 20 overs per side.



Continuation, Not Restart: Unlike some other tournaments where a fresh match starts on the reserve day, the Asia Cup 2023 follows a continuation rule. This means that the game will resume from where it left off, with scores and overs from the original match day carrying over to the reserve day. In the scenario where not a single delivery is bowled on the main match day, a full One Day International (ODI) will commence on the reserve day.

Joint Champions in Case of a Complete Washout: The organizers have accounted for even the gloomiest of forecasts. If rain also sabotages the reserve day, leading to no cricket action, both India and Sri Lanka will be crowned joint champions of Asia Cup 2023.

Meanwhile, all eyes will be on the sky, with millions praying for a thrilling final to what has been an exciting edition of the Asia Cup with some breathtaking cricketing action.