6 Consecutive Matches Abandoned in Emerging Women’s Asia Cup 2023

Asia Cup

The ACC Women’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 has been hit by a spate of abandonments, with six consecutive matches being called off due to rain. The first match to be abandoned was between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on 12 June.

The first match which was abandoned due to rain was scheduled to start at 6:30 AM but was called off after just 15 minutes of play due to heavy rain. The next four matches were also abandoned due to rain, with the last one being between India and Pakistan on 17 June. The match was scheduled to start at 11:00 AM but was called off after just 20 minutes of play.

The rain has caused major disruption to the tournament and has raised questions about the scheduling of matches. The tournament is being played in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, which is a tropical city with a high chance of rain. However, the matches have been scheduled for the morning and early afternoon, which are the wettest parts of the day.

The abandonments have also had a financial impact on the tournament. The ACC has had to refund ticket holders for the abandoned matches and has also lost out on revenue from television broadcasts.

Impact of the Abandonments

Disruption to the schedule: The abandonments have disrupted the schedule of the tournament, and have made it difficult for teams to plan their preparations.

Financial loss: The abandonments have caused financial losses to the ACC, and have also affected the revenue of ticket holders and broadcasters.

Disappointment for fans: The abandonments have disappointed fans who have traveled to Hong Kong to watch the tournament.

Lack of competitive cricket: The abandonments have meant that there has been very little competitive cricket played in the tournament so far.

If the matches are rescheduled, this would mean that the tournament would have to be extended, which would be disruptive to the schedules of the participating teams.