India and Sri Lanka are all set to clash in the Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo on Sunday but the weather might play a huge factor in the outcome of the match and who lifts the trophy after nearly three weeks of intense battle on the cricket field.
The tournament so far has been severely affected by rain in Sri Lanka which has led to one washout and a few reduced games in the group stage and Super 4s.
The weather forecast for the summit clash also doesn't look promising with nearly 90% chances of rain in the evening.
What happens in case of a washout?
Since there is a reserve day for the all-important final, fans would be hopeful of a result even if the clash gets washed out on Sunday. However, the forecast doesn't look too promising for the reserve day (September 18th, Monday) either.
India have won the Asia Cup a record seven times, the most by any other team, while Sri Lanka have clinched it six times in the past.
Rohit Sharma eyeing history
Rohit Sharma, who won the T20 version of the Asia Cup in 2018, will be playing his fifth final which is also the most by any Indian player in the history of the competition.
Rohit is also looking to become only the third captain to win more than one title in the Asia Cup. Mohammad Azharuddin (1991 & 1995) and MS Dhoni (2010 & 2016) have both lifted the twice before.
The right-handed batter will also be playing his 250th ODI in the Asia Cup 2023 final.
