Pakistan will be in trouble

Citing security reasons and ICC’s double standards, the Pakistan government has directed its team not to participate in the match against India to be held in Colombo on February 15. This boycott decision has complicated the equations of the tournament, as it has now become quite challenging for Pakistan to make it to the Super 8. According to ICC rules, if Pakistan does not play in this match then India will be given 2 points through walkover and Pakistan’s net run rate will also be greatly affected.

Weather will become a hindrance

Along with the boycott, the weather of Colombo can also prove to be a big obstacle in the path of Pakistan. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Pakistan’s opening match against Netherlands. If the match is washed out due to rain and the points are distributed, Pakistan, which has already lost 2 points due to the boycott, could be on the verge of being eliminated from the tournament.

Weather will spoil the work in Colombo

The weather in Colombo remains extremely unpredictable during February, making Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the Super 8 now entirely dependent on the results of other matches and the whims of nature.