India vs Sri Lanka U19 Semifinal: Rain Threat in Dubai
India and Sri Lanka are ready to play in the Under-19 Asia Cup semifinal this Friday in Dubai. However, bad weather and rain could cause problems for the game.
Dubai has seen a lot of rain recently, which has already delayed other matches. People are now asking: What happens if this important knockout match cannot be played because of rain?
India's Strong Journey to the Semifinals
The Indian U19 team has played very well to reach the semifinals. They won all their group matches with great performances.
- They beat UAE by 234 runs, scoring a huge 433 runs first.
- They then defeated their rivals Pakistan by 90 runs, bowling them out for 150.
- Finally, they crushed Malaysia by 315 runs, scoring 408 runs and then getting Malaysia out for just 93.
Because of these strong wins, India finished as the top team in Group A.
Sri Lanka's Path to the Semifinals
The Sri Lankan U19 team also played well to get to the semifinals, showing strength in their matches in Group B.
- They started with an easy eight-wicket win against Nepal.
- They then won a very close game against Afghanistan, winning with only two wickets left in the last over.
- Even though they lost their last group match against Bangladesh by 39 runs, they had already done enough to qualify.
Sri Lanka finished as the second team in Group B.
What Happens if Rain Stops the Match?
If the semifinal match between India and Sri Lanka is completely washed out and no play is possible, special rules come into effect.
- The team that finished first in its group will go to the final.
- The team that finished second in its group will not advance.
Who Goes to the Final?
Based on these rules:
- India U19 will go to the final because they finished first in Group A.
- Sri Lanka U19 will not go to the final because they finished second in Group B.
- In the other semifinal, if rain stops play, Bangladesh (Group B topper) would go to the final instead of Pakistan.
