What if it rains in the semi-finals of ACC Premier Cup 2023?

Nepal had already qualified for the semifinals of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023. But the question arises what if it rains in the semi-finals of ACC Premier Cup 2023? Which team will qualify for the Finals? Will the semifinals game be postponed in case of washed out? In this article, we will discuss this topic.

Both the matches of the semifinals of the ACC Premier Cup will take place on 29th April. The top team of each group will play against the 2nd team of another group in the semi-final match. Nepal, Oman, and UAE already qualified for the semifinals whereas the last team will be decided by the match of Hong Kong vs Kuwait that is going on at the Mulpani Ground.

Also, Read: What if it rains in the Final of ACC Premier Cup 2023?

Rain in Nepal vs Kuwait Match

As we said earlier, Rain hit the match of Nepal vs Kuwait, the 1st semifinal match of ACC Premier Cup 2023. The match is happening at the TU Cricket Ground. The match is stopped as the rain hits the ground. Nepal have scored 141 runs losing 3 wickets so far in 23.2 overs.

What if it rains in the semi-finals of ACC Premier Cup 2023?

Looking at the points table of both the group. Oman is at the top of the points table of Group A whereas UAE is at the top of Group B. The match of both groups is going on where Nepal is playing against Qatar and Hong Kong is playing against Kuwait. If Nepal wins against Qatar then they will be at the top of the table else they will remain at number 2. Whereas, if Hong Kong wins the match against Kuwait they will qualify for the semifinals and will also progress to the top of the table.

Looking at the weather forecast report, rainfall may occur in the semifinal match. What if it rains in the semi-finals of ACC Premier Cup 2023? According to the rules of this tournament, there is no reserve day given to the semifinals. However, there is 1 reserved day for the final.

If the semifinal match is washed out then teams will play up to 2 super overs and even if no results, then the qualified team for the finals will be decided by the league points table. The top team of the group will directly qualify for the finals if the match is washed out.

That means if Nepal wins Qatar then they will be on the top of the table and will play against the 2nd team of Group B. If the match is abandoned by the rain in the semi-finals, and if super overs also do not decide the match results then Nepal will directly get into the final of the ACC Premier Cup. But, if Nepal lost the match against Qatar then rain may ruin the hope of Nepal to qualify for the Asia Cup.