The Asia Cup Group A game between India and Nepal in Pallekele today is a do-or-die contest for both sides. A win for either of the teams today will see them join Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the six-nation tournament.

However, rain could once again play spoilsport in Kandy today, just like it did two days ago when the blockbuster India-Pakistan clash was washed out after just one innings of play.

With chances of precipitation of up to 80 percent, the India-Nepal game is also at risk of being washed out. If that happens, it will confirm a Super Four place for the Rohit Sharma-led India, who already shared points with Pakistan in their first game.

Meanwhile, Asia Cup debutants Nepal, who received a drubbing by Pakistan in their previous game, will definitely like to take their chances by playing it out on the field despite it being their first encounter against mighty India and only their fifth ODI against a full-member nation.

The Indian top order was rattled by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Co in the first game, and the record seven-time champions of Asia will look to get some runs and boost their confidence ahead of the business end of the tournament.

Star batter Virat Kohli could also become only the second Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar, and fifth overall to 13,000 ODI runs as the right-hander remains just 98 runs away from the landmark.