By winning both Super Fours encounters, India has already reached the finals of the Asia Cup 2023. India play their final Super Four encounter against Bangladesh, who have lost both knockout matches.
It would mean that Pakistan and Sri Lanka, who face each other on Thursday, September 14, are in for a potential semi-final match. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo - a venue that has been susceptible to heavy rainfall throughout the tournament.
But what if the "potential semi-final", like many other games in the tournament, gets washed out due to excessive rainfall? Who would proceed to the Asia Cup 2023 Final? Let's find out.
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Who will reach the final if Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is washed out?
If Pakistan and Sri Lanka ends in a wash-out, Sri Lanka will reach the final of the Asia Cup 2023. The hosts would lock horns with India for the continental trophy. Sri Lanka would qualify for the final ahead of Pakistan based on Net Run Rate (NRR).
After two games, Sri Lanka sits above Pakistan on the Super Fours points table. Sri Lanka and Pakistan have a win and a loss each from their opening two knockout games. However, Sri Lanka has an NRR of -0.200 - more than Pakistan's -1.892.
The 228-run loss against India has dampened Pakistan's chances of qualification. A wash-out, and in turn, a "No-Result", would not help Pakistan's case. Pakistan would need a win to progress, while Sri Lanka could do it even with a draw.
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When is the Asia Cup 2023 Final?
The Asia Cup 2023 final will be played on Sunday, 17 September 2023. The match will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The match will be played between India and the winner of the SL-PAK encounter, which will take place on Thursday, 14 September 2023.
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