“What Occurs If the India vs. Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Match Ends in Abandonment?”

As the Asia Cup 2023 unfolds, the looming threat of rain disrupting matches persists, with the India vs. Nepal encounter in Pallekele being the latest victim.

Samia Akter

September 4, 2023

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“What Occurs If the India vs. Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Match Ends in Abandonment?”

As the Asia Cup 2023 unfolds, the looming threat of rain disrupting matches persists, with the India vs. Nepal encounter in Pallekele being the latest victim.

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India vs. Nepal Clash Faces Rain Threat

As the Asia Cup 2023 unfolds, the looming threat of rain disrupting matches persists, with the India vs. Nepal encounter in Pallekele being the latest victim. With dark clouds casting a shadow over the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy, the possibility of another stop-start game raises questions about the potential outcome if the match faces a complete washout due to rain.

Minimum Over Requirement for a Result

For an ODI match to yield a result, a minimum of 20 overs per side must be played. In the recent India vs. Pakistan match, although India played 48.5 overs, Pakistan’s batters did not have the opportunity to face a single ball due to rain. Consequently, the match was abandoned, and both teams were awarded a point each.

Scenario in Case of a Washout

If a similar situation unfolds in the India vs. Nepal clash, with the match being entirely abandoned due to rain, the two teams will again share points. In such an event, India’s points tally would increase to 2 points, while Nepal would have 1 point. Consequently, India would advance to the Super Four stage alongside Group A leaders Pakistan.

Nepal's Hopes Rest on Defeating India

For Nepal to progress to the next round, securing a victory against India is imperative. Nepal’s fans are undoubtedly hoping for a rain-free evening in Kandy to give their team the best chance.

As the coach of the Nepal cricket team expressed, “Every generation (of Nepal Cricket) had a dream that one day they will play with big nations…Today their dream is coming true.”

He further added, “We have played the League 2 matches and Asia Cup qualifiers matches. We have won them. We will back our strengths against India.”

While achieving a favorable outcome against India may pose a challenge for Nepal, the experience of competing against cricket icons like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami will provide valuable exposure for their future development.

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