The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced a reserve day for Pakistan vs India Super Four clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 which is scheduled to be held on September 10, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
If the match is not completed due to rain then the match will continue from the point it was suspended on September 11.
However, the decision to have a reserve day only for Pak vs India isn't welcomed by fans and ACC — who is already under criticism for continuing to hold the Super Four matches in Colombo despite rain predictions — has once again received backlash from fans.
Here is how cricket fans and analysts on X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted
It has to be mentioned that the ACC President, Jay Shah, has made a mockery of the Asia Cup 2023 as despite thunder showers prediction, he decided to hold all the Super Four matches in Colombo instead of Hambantota.
The group stage match between India and Pakistan was also washed out due to rain.
India's last group-stage match against Nepal was affected by rain after which the match was reduced to 23 overs during the second innings.
It is a reminder that Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets on Wednesday (September 6) 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 of the Asia Cup 2023 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)
