India U-19 vs Sri Lanka U-19: What happens if U-19 Asia Cup semi-final is abandoned due to rain?

The India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 semi-final 1 in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025, which was scheduled to start at 10:30 AM IST (9 AM local) on Friday (19 December) at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, is yet to begin due to a wet outfield and rain. The toss has also not taken place in the match.

The latest inspection was scheduled for 11 AM local time (12:30 PM IST), but it was delayed due to a light drizzle. There’s a strong possibility that the match may get abandoned.

What happens if India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 is abandoned?

We are sure you are wondering who reaches the final if the India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 semi-final in the U19 Asia Cup gets abandoned due to wet outfield or rain.

The good news is that if the match is called off, then the India Under-19 team will progress to the final, which will take place at the same venue on 21 December (Sunday).

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Why?

That’s because India finished at the top of their group by winning all three matches, including a victory over Pakistan, while their opponents in the semi-final, Sri Lanka, finished second in Group B with two wins and one loss.

Similarly, Bangladesh U19 will qualify for the final from semi-final 2 vs Pakistan if that match gets called off. Bangladesh finished at the top of Group B by winning all three matches, while Pakistan were second in Group A after losing to India.

Dubai weather forecast

The Bangladesh U19 vs Pakistan U19 is scheduled to take place at the Sevens Stadium, Dubai, in parallel to the India game, but the toss in that match has also been delayed due to a wet outfield.

The final cut-off time for a 20-over match in the U19 Asia Cup semi-final is 2:02 PM local time (3:32 PM IST). The match officials will wait till then before taking a final call.

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Talking about the weather forecast, AccuWeather says that the chances of rain after 12 PM local time are very minimal. The conditions must improve for a T20 game, but a wet outfield can still play spoilsport.