LAHORE: There is uncertainty around the Super 4 matches of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 due to poor weather in Colombo, where all the remaining fixtures are scheduled.
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets on Wednesday to begin their Super 4 campaign. If the remaining Super 4 matches are washed out, Pakistan will qualify for the final with four points.
In case of washouts, Sri Lanka and India will be tied on three points each, along with the same Net Run Rate, which is why a coin toss will be done to determine which team will play the final.
Bangladesh will only have two points, since they have already lost one game in the Super Four, in case of washouts and thus will not be in the race for the final.
The trophy will be shared if the final is also washed out on September 17.
Remaining Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 matches
Sept 9 – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Sept 10 - Pakistan vs India in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Sept 12 - India vs Sri Lanka in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Sept 14 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Sept 15 - India vs Bangladesh in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Asia Cup 2023 Final
Sept 17 - Final in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
Earlier, the President of ACC, Jay Shah, made a mockery of the Asia Cup 2023 after it emerged on Tuesday that the Super 4 matches will be held in Colombo, as originally planned, instead of Hambantota.
On Monday, the ACC had decided to shift all the Super 4 matches of the Asia Cup 2023 to Hambantota as a long rain spell is expected in Colombo for the next 15 days.
The decision was taken after closely looking at the weather forecast and the possibility of rain disturbing the matches. The decision was also conveyed to all members of Shah-led ACC through an email.
However, soon after, the email was retracted with the ACC saying that the matches will be held in Colombo as per schedule.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy over the unilateral decision by the ACC and has called for an urgent meeting to resolve the matter.
The PCB is facing logistical issues due to the sudden change in venue for Asia Cup 2023 matches.
Shah, who is also the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was also involved in making late changes to the ICC World Cup 2023 schedule which led to criticism from cricketing circles.
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.