KANDY, Sri Lanka, Sept  4, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Rain halted India at 17-0 in
reply to Nepal's 230 in the final Group A match of the Asia Cup in Pallekele on
Monday.

The 50-over tournament is a tune-up for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India
but rain has played a spoiling role, forcing organisers to discuss a venue
change for upcoming matches in Colombo.

India's opening match against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain after one
innings. A win or a washout against Nepal would qualify the Asian giants for
the Super Four stage.

Skipper Rohit Sharma, on four, and Shubman Gill, on 12, were batting when
rain interrupted play for the second time in the match after a 60-minute break
during the Nepal innings.

Opener Aasif Sheikh top-scored with 58 after Nepal were invited to bat
first and were bowled out in 48.2 overs. Spinner Ravindra Jadeja and fast
bowler Mohammed Siraj took three wickets each.