The stage is set as India and Pakistan prepare to clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, in the Asia Cup 2023, check out the match details along with the Sri Lanka pitch and weather report tomorrow on 2nd September
The anticipation for this high-voltage India vs Pakistan encounter is electric, but unfortunately, the weather gods seem to have other plans. Rain, with a high probability of thunderstorms, threatens to dampen the spirits of cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaiting this historic rivalry match on the 2nd of September.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium weather tomorrow on 2nd September and pitch report for IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 match
Reporters on the ground have observed rolled-up covers placed near the boundary ropes and a wet outfield marred by patches due to heavy rainfall earlier in the week. Weather conditions have been consistent with these damp surroundings, and similar conditions were noted just days before.
Earlier in the tournament, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka faced off at the same venue, experiencing considerable cloudiness with a slight chance of thunderstorms and humidity.
The precipitation levels were under 40 percent for their match. However, when it comes to the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan showdown, the rain threat intensifies.
India Vs Pakistan match on Saturday likely to be interrupted by rain. pic.twitter.com/4HU9dV0QYS
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 31, 2023
The weather forecasts from various sources paint a consistent picture of rain and thunderstorms, with AccuWeather forecasting a precipitation level of a staggering 100 percent, with a 90 percent chance of thunderstorms
The Google Weather forecast aligns closely, further dimming hopes of a rain-free match. The weather woes extend to India’s first match in the Asia Cup 2023, complicating their tournament journey that centers around matches in Sri Lanka.
India vs Pakistan Weather Prediction
3pm – Cloudy
5pm – Light Rain
7pm – Rain
9pm – Rain
11pm – Rain#IndvsPak #AsiaCup2023— The Cricket Records Show (@RecordsCricket1) August 31, 2023
The match’s potential abandonment raises questions about the impact on the tournament’s dynamics. Should the India vs. Pakistan match be washed out and India defeat Nepal in their group-stage match, both India and Pakistan would advance to the Super Fours stage.
However, if Nepal manages an upset victory over India, the course of events could lead to both Pakistan and Nepal progressing. While this outcome appears unlikely given Nepal’s lower ranking and less experience, cricket has taught us to expect the unexpected.