India and Pakistan are set to meet for the first time since that sensational T20 World Cup content in Melbourne on October 23. The arch-rivals will face each other in a Group A match of Asia Cup 2023 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday, September 2.
There is a possibility of India and Pakistan facing as many as 5 times in the next 3 months. The arch-rivals have not played bilateral cricket since the 2012-13 season. And that’s why the entire cricketing community looks forward to India vs Pakistan clashes that are only restricted to ICC tournaments and Asia Cup meetings.
India and Pakistan are likely to meet in the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo on September 10 and a potential meeting in the final cannot be ruled out. The Asia Cup serves as the buildup to the big World Cup 2023 contest in Ahmedabad, scheduled for October 14.
However, there is some bad news in store for fans as the first meeting between India and Pakistan can potentially be marred by rain and wet weather in Pallekele.
There is a forecast for rain on September 2 in the Sri Lankan city. it is expected to be cloudy and humid with a couple of showers in the afternoon, according to the AccuWeather forecast portal.
In the evening, there is rain and drizzle with 67 percent chance of precipitation.
