Heavy rain set to delay start of India vs Bangladesh final

March 06, 2016 18:11

Heavy downpour accompanied by thundershowers threatened to play spoilsport in the final.

The much-hyped final saw an anti-climax of sorts when there was a slight drizzle in the beginning with groundsmen covering the pitch area.

However just as they started removing the covers, there was a sudden thunderstorm, which saw the TV crew commentators and players sprinting to the confines of the shade with the heavy pitch cover being blown away.

The stadium plunged to darkness as the lights also went off.

In case of no play, the trophy will be shared as both teams are scheduled to leave for India on Monday to take part in the upcoming World T20.

"Oh boy.... not what we wanted.. heavy rain in Mirpur #AsiaCupT20Final," tweeted Sri Lankan commentator Russel Arnold.

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