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Published 11:07 IST, August 21st 2024

Manchester Weather Update, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Rain to Play Spoilsport at Old Trafford?

With England set to take on Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford in Manchester, let us look at the weather for the day.

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Manchester Weather Update: England host Sri Lanka in the first Test match starting Wednesday (August 21) at Old Trafford in Manchester. While the hosts would start overwhelming favourites, fans would hope Sri Lanka put up a good fight. But again, with the match being played in England, the weather will always be a concern. So, how does the weather of Manchester look like for Wednesday? Going by the weather forecast, it is set to be overcast with minimal or no rain at all. There is a seven per cent chance of precipitation. The humidity would be on the higher side - it would be 80. The humidity would make the playing conditions a little uncomfortable for the players. 

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How To Watch The England vs Sri Lanka Test series On TV in India?
The 1st Test match of the England vs Sri Lanka series will be broadcasted by Sony Sports Network in India [Channels: Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 1 HD TV]

How to watch the England vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming in India?
In India, the 1st Test match of the England vs Sri Lanka series can be live streamed on the SonyLiv and Fancode app and website.

ENG vs SL Probable XIs: 

SL Probable XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama/Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara/Kasun Rajitha, Asitha Fernando

Eng Playing XI: Daniel Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope(c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir, Jordan Cox, Olly Stone

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Eng vs SL Squads:

Sri Lanka Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis(w), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Pathum Nissanka, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Nisala Tharaka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Ramesh Mendis

England Playing XI: Daniel Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope(c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir, Jordan Cox, Olly Stone

Updated 11:07 IST, August 21st 2024

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