India vs Pakistan T20 WC: Could rain play spoilsport in the marquee clash at Colombo?
Relative humidity in Colombo ranging from 85 per cent to 50 per cent
The highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 group stage encounter between India and Pakistan faces a significant threat from inclement weather, with meteorologists predicting a high probability of rain for Sunday’s match at the R Premadasa Stadium.
The India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match is set to start at 7 pm, with the toss scheduled at 6.30 pm.
Colombo is expected to reach a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with relative humidity ranging from 85 per cent to 50 per cent.
A weather advisory from the Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, for February 15 also reads “Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.”
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka’s Western Province.
The weather has already impacted preparations, forcing India to move their Saturday training session to indoor nets following steady light rain.
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The Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology has cautioned of a developing low-pressure point over the Bay of Bengal, which potentially can mean up to 70 per cent chance of rain. One model has 5.1mm of rain falling between 6-7 pm, with it set to ease to a light drizzle between 7-10 pm (3.8mm). If that were to transpire, a washout, or at the very least a heavily truncated game, could take place.
The stakes are high as no reserve day has been allotted for this group stage fixture. Should the game be abandoned due to rain, points will be split between the two teams.
Beyond the risk of a washout, experts note that morning rain could alter the pitch conditions, potentially making spin bowling a decisive factor for both sides. — with ANI inputs
