New Delhi: The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is set to unfold in Sriharikota’s Pallekele Stadium this Saturday. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this showdown, and tickets have sold out. However, concerns about rain have cast a shadow over the cricketing extravaganza. Here’s the latest live weather update for Pallekele Stadium and whether rain will disrupt the match.
Weather check at Pallekele stadium: What’s the forecast?
For Indian cricket enthusiasts eager to witness this epic showdown in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, there’s good news. The latest updates indicate clear skies in the vicinity, even though clouds are still hovering, posing a potential threat to the match.
𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🏟️
India 🆚 Pakistan
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𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙄𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 for our first game of #AsiaCup23! 👏 👏#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/LrRbeQjTH3
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 2, 2023
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Rain predictions: Will the match be affected?
Friday witnessed heavy rain in Pallekele, causing concerns that the match might face delays or interruptions. However, as per current weather reports, the outlook is improving.
According to the latest weather updates, there is a 70% chance of rain in Pallekele starting from 2:30 PM. Fortunately, by evening (around 5 PM), the likelihood of rain drops significantly to just 50%. This means that while there may be initial rain disruptions, there’s hope that the match can proceed without significant interruptions later on.
#WATCH | Kandy, Sri Lanka: Visuals from outside Pallekele International Cricket Stadium where India VS Pakistan match in the Asia Cup is scheduled to take place today. pic.twitter.com/Tkfowp9Nj1
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
Temperature outlook for match day
On September 2, Pallekele is expected to experience daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures dropping to approximately 22°C. Clouds are expected to grace both the day and night skies.
Cricket fans will be fervently hoping that the rain gods are kind and that the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan proceeds without interruption. Stay tuned for further updates on this nail-biting contest.
