When the Asia Cup cricket tournament between India and Pakistan was canceled due to the ongoing dispute, India decided to play a decisive game against Nepal. However, the game was called off after the second innings could not begin in Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Pakistan and India are tied with 1-1 points. The game between Nepal and India is scheduled for Monday. Nepal will need to defeat India in this game to advance to the Super Four. The Nepal vs. India match will take place at the International Cricket Stadium on Monday afternoon at 3:15 PM. This will be the final match of Group A between Nepal and India.
Pakistan has won 1 out of 2 games and has 1 point, securing a place in the Super Four with 3 points. India is in second place with 1 point from 1 game. Nepal is currently at the bottom of the group with no points after losing their first game. In the final match, if Nepal emerges victorious, they will have 2 points. If Nepal loses, India will advance to the Super Four with 1 point. Nepal will be eliminated if they lose and remain point-less.
However, if the mentioned game is canceled due to weather or any other reason, or if India wins, India will advance to the Super Four. Nepal has no other options to reach the Super Four besides winning the match. In their first game, Nepal was defeated by Pakistan with a margin of 238 runs.
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