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Published 12:20 IST, September 12th 2023

IND vs SL: Will rain hamper today's Super 4 Asia Cup match? Check latest weather update

After the India vs Pakistan game of the Asia Cup 2023, the attention now shifts to Ind vs SL, so will it rain again at the R. Premadasa stadium?

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IND vs SL: Will rain hamper today's Super 4 Asia Cup match? Check latest weather update
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India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match survived the wrath of the rain, however, as the venue for India vs Sri Lanka is the same, the rain threat persists. Thus, what is the weather forecast? Will the weather hamper the play again? Here's the latest weather report for Colombo, where the match is scheduled to take place.

3 things you need to know

  • India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs
  • Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scored a century each
  • Kohli became the fastest to reach the 13000 mark in the ODI format

Also Read | India vs Sri Lanka Live Score Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 ODI Cricket Latest Scorecard Updates

IND vs SL Weather update

It has been a frustrating Asia Cup for the cricket fans. So far rain has had a part to play in all the three matches that Team India has played, and it seems the gloomy clouds will keep hovering in the coming games as well. The India vs. Sri Lanka match, which could develop the partial picture of the final of the Asia Cup might face the dampening issues. But what will be the extent let's figure that out.

AccuWeather predicts that Colombo will see gloomy, rainy, and thunderstorm-filled conditions in the morning. Although there is a 60% chance of precipitation, a 98 percent cloud cover is a harsh forecast. Averaging around 28 degrees Celsius in the morning.
Looking at Colombo's afternoon weather, it will continue to be cloudy. A thunderstorm is anticipated along with sporadic showers. 60 percent of afternoon precipitation is still possible, and there are still clouds present. Again overcast in the evening, and thunderstorms are predicted in several areas of Colombo. However, the likelihood of precipitation drops to 43%, and 96% of the sky is predicted to be covered by clouds.

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India on the brink of reaching the final of Asia Cup 2023

After beating Pakistan by an overwhelming margin of 228 runs, Team India is the favorite to advance. After batting first, India put on a mammoth 356 runs on the board, courtesy of centuries by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. Earlier, Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma gave the side the ideal start, and each scored a fifty. 

Chasing 357, Pakistan was never in the game and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Kuldeep Yadav became the pick of the bowlers, he took 5 wickets for just 24 runs after 8 overs. Pak could only score 128 runs and as a result, India registered the biggest-ever victory over Pakistan. 

11:45 IST, September 12th 2023