India, Dec. 19 -- 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.

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 a...