Asia Cup 2023: Big news from Asia Cup, all matches of Colombo can be shifted to this stadium, know the reason
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asia cup 2023 Big news is coming about. All the matches played in Colombo can be shifted to another stadium. In fact, in view of the heavy rains in Colombo, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is considering a change in the venue of the matches of the ‘Super Four’ phase of the Asia Cup.
Five matches of the Super Four stage and the final are to be played in Colombo.
Five matches of the ‘Super Four’ phase and the final are to be played in Colombo from September 9 but there is little chance of respite from the rain. With rain forecast in Colombo, the ACC is in discussion with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and tournament hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about a possible change of venue.
Colombo matches can be shifted to these stadiums
According to ‘PTI-Bhasha’, discussions are going on regarding places like Palekal, Dambulla and Hambantota. The six teams participating in the tournament have also been informed about the possible change in venue. Pallekele is currently hosting the Asia Cup league matches, but the chances of rain are high even in this hill town. Dambulla is about 70 kms from Pallekele and there is less chance of rain in this city.
Such trouble may come in Dambulla’s Rangiri International Cricket Stadium
An SLC official said that the Rangiri International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla may not be ready to host so many matches in such a short span of time. The weather in Hambantota is currently the best in Sri Lanka and the ACC is evaluating the readiness of the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium to host Asia Cup matches. ACC has a few more days to take a final decision. Colombo is to host the matches from September 9. The Sri Lankan Cricket Board also does not want to leave this event at the mercy of the weather.
Dambulla likely to be stand-by venue for remainder of Asia Cup due to flood-like situation in Colombo: Sources
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India-Pakistan match has been affected by rain
The match between India and Pakistan was played at Pallekele Stadium on 2 September. But the match had to be canceled due to rain. Both the teams had to suffer the loss of one point each. After one innings was played, not a single ball could be played in the second innings due to rain. Playing first, India scored 266 runs in 48.5 overs. But Pakistan’s innings could not even start due to rain.
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