Rain Disrupts Opening Match of Super Eights Stage
The opening Super Eights encounter between :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} and :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} at the :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo.
Toss Completed but Play Never Began
The match was scheduled at the historic :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. Rain began moments after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first, immediately placing the game in doubt.
Ground Staff Efforts Go in Vain
Despite more than 60 ground staff working swiftly to cover the square and protect the pitch, continuous showers prevented any chance of play. Weather forecasts offered little optimism throughout the evening.
Umpires Call Off the Match
With no improvement in conditions and the cut-off time for a five-over match passing, umpires officially abandoned the contest at 9:05 pm local time. As per tournament regulations, both teams were awarded one point each.
Focus Shifts to Upcoming Super Eights Fixtures
Attention now turns to the remaining Super Eights matches. Co-hosts India are set to face South Africa, while Sri Lanka will take on England in another Group 2 clash as the tournament continues.
