With this washout on Saturday, both Pakistan and India earned one point each in the tournament standings.
Pakistan, who had earlier secured a resounding victory against minnows Nepal in their opening encounter, now boasts a total of three points, firmly securing their spot in the Super Fours of the mega tournament.On the other hand, India, who have one point to their tally, will take on Nepal in their second and final Group A match in Pallekele on Saturday.
The equation for India vs Nepal match to qualify for the Super Fours is straightforward – win the match and qualify for the Super Fours.
If India, the clear favorites, emerge victorious, they will advance to the Super Fours.
On the other hand, if Nepal manage to pull off an unexpected upset against the seven-time
Asia Cup champions (six ODI titles and one T20I title), Nepal will progress to the Super Fours.
Given that the match will be played in Pallekele, where rain had disrupted the India vs Pakistan clash on Saturday, weather conditions might also impact the India vs Nepal encounter.
In case of another washout, India, already having one point to their credit, will receive an additional point, ultimately totaling two points, and thereby securing a spot in the Super Fours.
India won the Asia Cup titles in 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016 and 2018.