The Super Four match between India and Pakistan has moved to reserve day after play was called off on Sunday due to rain at the R Premadasa Stadium. (AP Image)
The match began under a sunny sky, with captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill slamming 56 and 58 respectively, before falling in quick succession. (AP Image)
Shubman Gill was fluent during his 58-run knock as he scored boundaries at regular intervals. (AP Image)
Rohit Sharma also displayed his class during his 56-run knock. (AP Image)
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were building their 24-run partnership, the rain started and put the proceedings on hold. (AFP Image)
The ground staff used sponges, and sawdust to dry the wet patches and brought a combination made of three fans mounted on a wheeled frame to remove moisture from the patches. (AFP Images)
With the best-case scenario being a 34-over if the match started at 9pm, rain returned to spoil those plans, forcing the covers to come back. The umpires then decided that the 50-over game would be played on reserve day. (AFP Image)
India will be playing on three consecutive days, with their next game against Sri Lanka on September 12. (AP Image)