R Premadasa Stadium Colombo weather on 14 September and pitch report for PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo weather on 14 September and pitch report for PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo weather on 14 September, 2023 forecast is now out

The much-anticipated Super-4 clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super-4 round of the Asia Cup 2023 is set to take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, check out the match details along with the pitch and weather report.

With India already securing a spot in the final, the winner of this matchup between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will earn the coveted ticket to face India in the championship showdown on September 17. 

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo weather tomorrow on 14 September and pitch report for PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023

Premadasa Stadium, the battleground for this high-stakes contest, is known for its batting-friendly pitches. Batters can expect a pitch that offers them an advantage, with spinners also finding opportunities due to the turn and bounce it provides. In this venue, teams winning the toss might opt to chase.

The R. Premadasa Stadium has witnessed numerous ODIs, and it holds a rich history of cricketing battles. Here are some key ODI stats at this iconic venue:

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  • Matches won batting first: 87
  • Matches won bowling first: 61
  • Average 1st innings score: 232
  • Average 2nd innings score: 191
  • Highest total recorded: 375/5 (IND vs SL)
  • Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (SLW vs ENGW)
  • Highest score chased: 292/4 (SL vs AUS)
  • Lowest score defended: 170/10 (WIW vs SLW)
  • Total matches played: 158

Premadasa Stadium is renowned for favoring spinners, and this match is likely to be no exception. In the previous game of the Asia Cup 2023 at this venue, both Indian and Sri Lankan spinners made a significant impact.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have a storied history in ODI cricket. They have faced each other in 155 matches, with Pakistan emerging victorious in 92, while Sri Lanka has claimed victory in 58 encounters. Four matches concluded without a result, and one ended in a thrilling tie.

According to weather reports, Colombo is expected to see a temperature of 29°C during the day, dropping to 25°C at night. 

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The sky is likely to be filled with thunderstorms, with a 96% chance of rain during the day and an 89% likelihood at night. Additionally, the humidity is expected to be 82% during the day and rise to 91% at night.

India has already secured their spot in the Asia Cup 2023 final, and Bangladesh is no longer in contention. This leaves Pakistan and Sri Lanka battling it out for the remaining final berth. 

Pakistan is eager to bounce back after a devastating loss to India, where they were defeated by 228 runs. Sri Lanka, too, faced defeat at the hands of India, losing by 41 runs in a low-scoring match.

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