U19 Asia Cup semi-final Live: Suryavanshi in focus, India chase final berth

The Ayush Mhatre-led India are the firm favourites for the U19 Asia Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai, but the knockout game is yet to get underway as the match has been delayed due to rain. The puddles have formed on the ground, and the outfield is set to delay the game further. 3:30 PM is the cutoff for a 20-over game to get underway, and as of now, the fate of the game hangs in the balance.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been the star of the show for India in U19 Asia Cup. (Reuters)

Not just India versus Sri Lanka, the other semi-final featuring Pakistan and Bangladesh has also been delayed due to rain. With rain playing spoilsport, one is pondering who will progress to the summit clash if no game is possible in Dubai on Friday.

It is worth mentioning that no reserve days are being offered for the two semi-finals. If a game is not possible in Dubai, then the higher-ranked team from the group stage will progress to the final, set to be played on Sunday, December 21.