Asia Cup 2023: Super Four matches likely to be shifted to Hambantota as Colombo flooded

Many uncertainties and changes in Asia Cup 2023 have taken some sheen out of the mega event which is often termed as mini World Cup by several fans.

Another last minute change in the venue of the mega event is in the offing. With Colombo’s notorious weather disrupting the group stage proceedings of the tournament in Sri Lanka, the business end of the continental tournament is all set to be shifted.

Sri Lanka’s capital was scheduled to host as many as five games of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup. However, after Colombo witnessed heavy rains, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) started deliberating a change in venue for the Super Four matches of the Asia Cup. 

As per the latest development, Hambantota has replaced Colombo as the second venue for the Super Four stage of the tournament. All Super Four matches of the Asia Cup will be contested in Hambantota barring the first match, which is slated to take place in Lahore.

Though September is not considered a rainy month in Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital experienced heavy rain during the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan. As a result, points were shared between the arch-rivals after the high-octane clash was abandoned due to rain on Saturday. Moreover, India’s must-win game against Nepal also witnessed massive delays due to rain in Pallekele.