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PAK vs BAN U19 Asia Cup (Source:@we_knowd,x.com)
The much-anticipated semi-final 2 clash between Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 in the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup has been delayed by the weather in Dubai. The toss for the match could not take place on time as rain earlier in the day left the outfield wet, forcing officials to keep the covers on.
Although the rain has stopped and there is no rainfall at the moment, strong winds are blowing across the ground. However, the main concern remains the wet outfield. To avoid any risk to player safety, match officials have decided to wait for conditions to improve before proceeding.
The pitch and central playing area are still fully covered as a precaution. The next inspection by the officials is scheduled for 11:30 AM IST (10:00 AM local time), after which a decision on the toss will be taken.
PAK vs BAN U19 Asia Cup: Journey so far
Pakistan U19 reached the semi-finals after finishing second in their group. Their journey has been challenging but encouraging. Pakistan delivered a commanding all-round performance against UAE U19, winning by 70 runs to secure their spot in the last four.
Bangladesh U19, meanwhile, have been the most consistent side in the competition so far. They topped their group by winning all three of their league matches. In their final group game, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka U19 by 39 runs.
PAK vs BAN U19 Asia Cup semi-final 2: The Sevens Stadium weather update
The Sevens Stadium weather update (Source: AccuWeather.com)
The weather for The Sevens Stadium weather on 19 December is expected to be cool and breezy, with the maximum temperature around 22°C. The day may begin with a couple of heavy rain showers in the morning, but there will also be bright and clear periods later on.
Winds will blow from the west-southwest at around 24 km/h, with strong gusts reaching up to 56 km/h, making conditions windy at times.
There is a high chance of rain (71%), with about 3.3 mm of rainfall expected and rain likely to last for around 1.5 hours during the day.
Cloud cover will be around 50%, meaning the sky will be partly cloudy. The UV index is moderate, and overall brightness levels will remain fairly good. There is only a small chance of thunderstorms, so while rain is expected, severe weather is unlikely.
