Rain threat looms over India-Nepal clash in Asia Cup | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Following the unfortunate washout of their opening Asia Cup match against Pakistan due to persistent rain, Team India faces yet another obstacle as their upcoming clash against Nepal is now under threat of being washed out, with adverse weather predictions looming over Monday’s fixture.
The highly-anticipated group stage encounter between India and Pakistan had to be called off after persistent rainfall, resulting in both teams earning a solitary point each in the competition.Now, as India prepare to face Nepal in the Kandy leg of the tournament, the relentless rain inPallekele since yesterday has raised concerns about the fate of this crucial match.

Weather forecasts for the region have not offered much solace to cricket enthusiasts, as Google Weather suggests an 80 percent chance of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in Pallekele, Kandy, on the scheduled day of the India-Nepal encounter.

With India currently occupying the second spot in group A, securing just one point from their washed-out match against Pakistan, they will be eager to compete and garner valuable points in their upcoming fixture. Pakistan lead the group table with three points.

In their incomplete match against Pakistan, India managed to post a score of 266 in 48.5 overs. The partnership between Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, contributing 138 runs off 140 balls, laid the foundation for India’s total. Unfortunately, the rain prevented India from showcasing their bowling prowess, robbing fans of what could have been a thrilling match.

(With inputs from ANI)