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Will IND vs SL U19 Asia Cup match be called off due to rain? ICC Academy Ground weather update

Rajgeeta Yadav

Toss delayed due to rain [Source: @sohailimrangeo/X]Toss delayed due to rain [Source: @sohailimrangeo/X]

The toss for the Asia Cup Under-19 first semi-final match between India and Sri Lanka has been delayed due to rain. The match is being played at the Cricket Academy in Dubai on Friday, 19 December. 

Although the rain has stopped now, the pitch and the main playing area are still covered to protect them. The ground is wet, and officials are waiting for the weather and playing conditions to improve before allowing the toss to take place.

Important update: It has been raining in Dubai, which has caused the delay. Match officials are keeping a close watch on the situation and will decide once the ground is safe for play. A ground inspection is planned in about an hour, at 10:00 AM local time (11:30 AM IST). If conditions improve, the match may still go ahead. 

The latest possible time to start a shortened 20-over match is 2:02 PM local time (3:32 PM IST). Further updates are expected soon.

ICC Academy Ground weather of IND vs SL U19 Asia Cup

ICC Academy Ground [Source: Accuweather.com]ICC Academy Ground [Source: Accuweather.com]

According to AccuWeather.com, the weather forecast for the day shows a high temperature of 22°C. The forecast mentions a couple of heavy showers in the morning, followed by breezy conditions with some bright intervals later in the day. Winds are expected from the west-southwest at 24 km/h, with strong gusts reaching up to 56 km/h.

The probability of precipitation stands at a high 71%, while there is a 14% chance of thunderstorms. Total rainfall for the day is expected to be around 3.3 mm, with approximately 1.5 hours of rain and cloud cover close to 50%. 

Overall, the weather is cool and wet in the morning, with showers and wind. However, it should improve later with some sun and breezy conditions.

Talking about the teams, the Indian side led by Ayush Mhatre has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament. India dominated Group A, winning all three of their matches convincingly to finish on top with six points. 

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, ended second in Group B with four points, losing only to Bangladesh while registering comfortable wins over Afghanistan and Nepal. 

Notably, if the match gets abandoned, India will advance directly to the final, having topped their group without a single loss, and will face the winner of the second semifinal between Pakistan and Bangladesh.