Here is the current weather prediction for the capital city.
As the intense battle between the bat and the ball escalates with each passing game, it is disheartening for fans to witness rain becoming a decisive factor in the outcome of matches in the Asia Cup 2023. The tournament has already witnessed numerous matches being affected by unfavorable weather conditions, and the upcoming Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 match in Colombo on Thursday may also fall victim to the whims of the rain gods. Pakistan, who must defeat Sri Lanka to secure a spot in the final, anxiously await the outcome.
This tournament has proven to be a challenging one for Pakistan. Their crushing defeat against India not only dealt a blow to their Net Run Rate but also resulted in the loss of their star fast bowler, Naseem Shah, for the remainder of the competition. Naseem sustained an injury during the match against India and will now be sidelined. On Thursday, Pakistan not only needs to deliver their best performance but also hope for favorable weather conditions.
According to Accuweather, rain is expected to persist in Colombo throughout the day. However, the showers are predicted to be sporadic, leading to a stop-and-start game. A full 100-over contest, though, appears unlikely.
Colombo weather forecast:
1pm: Temperature - 29 degree Celsius, rain probability - 49 percent
2pm: Temperature - 28 degree Celsius, rain probability - 54 percent
3pm: Temperature - 31 degree Celsius, rain probability - 49 percent
4pm: Temperature - 29 degree Celsius, rain probability - 49 percent
5pm: Temperature - 29 degree Celsius, rain probability - 53 percent
6pm: Temperature - 28 degree Celsius, rain probability - 49 percent
7pm: Temperature - 27 degree Celsius, rain probability - 47 percent
8pm: Temperature - 27 degree Celsius, rain probability - 51 percent
9pm: Temperature - 28 degree Celsius, rain probability - 47 percent
10pm: Temperature - 27 degree Celsius, rain probability - 30 percent
11pm: Temperature - 27 degree Celsius, rain probability - 30 percent
In regards to Sri Lanka, the co-hosts of the tournament, they exhibited an exceptional performance in spin bowling against India. Dinuth Wellalalge emerged as the standout player of the match for the team, securing an impressive five wickets, while dismissing India's four influential batters, namely Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul.
Wellalalge is anticipated to be one of Sri Lanka's most formidable assets in the upcoming Super 4 clash against Pakistan. It is worth noting that Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the Asia Cup last year, triumphing over formidable opponents such as India and Pakistan. This year, they have once again demonstrated their ability to defeat any team on their day, particularly in sub-continent conditions.
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