How many overs will be required for the result if rain becomes the villain? When will DLS be implemented?

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India and Pakistan face each other in the Asia Cup on Saturday
The Indian team dominates the Asia Cup ODI format
Kandy has forecast cloudy skies throughout the day on Saturday

New Delhi. The Indian cricket team begins its campaign in the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday (September 2) against arch-rivals Pakistan (IND vs PAK). There is a lot of excitement in both the countries for this much awaited match. Rain can be the villain in the biggest match of the Asia Cup. In such conditions the Duckworth Lewis (DL/S) rule is likely to apply in this match due to rain. But when will this rule apply in One Day International Cricket? Let us tell you.

In fact, one-day international cricket requires a 20-20 over game for a result. Kandy is forecast to remain cloudy throughout the day. According to Accuweather, 10 mm of rain is possible. Chance of rain ranges from 56 percent to 78 percent. If it rains intermittently, the Duckworth-Lewis law may apply. If this match is canceled due to rain then both teams will get one point each. In such a scenario Pakistan team will qualify for Super 4 while Indian team will have to beat Nepal to enter Super 4.

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In this case the match will be cancelled
If the Indian team batting first gives Pakistan a target of 320 runs and then the Pakistan team chases the target by scoring 80 runs in 10 overs. After this the game is stopped due to rain. If this subsequent game is not possible due to rain, the match will be cancelled. But if the rain stops then the Pakistan team will start the game after 15 overs and will be given a revised target. The Pakistan team will be given a new target based on their remaining wickets and overs.

India vs Pakistan face to face
Teams India and Pakistan have faced each other 13 times in Asia Cup (ODI format) so far, in which Team India has won 7 matches while Pakistan has won 5 matches. One match was inconclusive. The Indian team has won this tournament the most 7 times while Pakistan has captured the trophy 2 times. The teams of India and Pakistan have faced each other 132 times in ODIs in which India has won 55 matches while Pakistan has won 73 matches.

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