India will play their second match in the group round against Nepal on Monday, September 4.
Asia Cup 2023: The Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan in Sri Lanka on Saturday was called off due to persistent rain. India earned one point from their first match in the tournament against Pakistan in the group stage. The team are placed second in Group A. The men in blue will play their second match in the group round against Nepal on Monday, September 4. Now the question is how can Team India qualify for Super Fours after IND vs PAK match is washed out?
The Rohit Sharma-led squad cannot afford to lose their second game against Nepal. The duo will clash in international cricket for the first time. A win for either side can take them to the Asia Cup Super 4s round.
If India win by a big margin, they can even finish first in the Group A points table. If the India vs Nepal match in Asia Cup 2023 is abandoned due to rain, then India will qualify for the Super 4s. They will finish the group stage with two points while Nepal will only have one point to their name.
Three scenarios for Team India to qualify for the Super Four in the Asia Cup
Scenario 1: If India beat Nepal, then it will definitely qualify for the Super Four. India will then be level on three points with Pakistan and the two teams will progress to the next round.
Scenario 2: If India lose to Nepal, then the latter will qualify for the Super Four.
Scenario 3: If India vs Nepal is washed out, then India will still qualify for the Super Four. India will have two points in that case.
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In the India vs Pakistan match on Saturday, no play was possible after India made 266 in 48.5 overs. Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87) revived India’s innings with a 138-run stand off 141 balls after losing the first four wickets for 66 runs. Shaheen Afridi was the stand-out bowler for Pakistan, ending with figures of four for 35 in 10 overs. India posted 266 all out in 48.5 overs in the first innings.
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