The Asia Cup has switched back to the 50-over format to help teams prepare for the World Cup. For cricket fans, the India versus Pakistan match is highly anticipated.
However, the latest weather reports for Pallekele, Sri Lanka, suggest a 67 percent chance of rain and drizzle on September 2. The forecast indicates cloudy and humid conditions with a few showers expected in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather.
There’s a high likelihood of rain at the Pallekele stadium in Kandy, which might cause a delayed start to the match if the rain doesn’t stop around 3 PM. The possibility of a complete washout is currently at 20 percent, and we’ll be closely monitoring the weather pattern, especially tomorrow.
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While we all wait for another thriller taking place in pallekele stadium in #Kandy on 2nd September, weather has got some other plans.
High chances of rains at the venue during morning to late evening hours, showers look consistent… pic.twitter.com/REEwYMk8HX— Weatherman Navdeep Dahiya (@navdeepdahiya55) August 31, 2023
These conditions will likely test the skills of Indian batsmen at Pallekele, where the pitch offers some assistance to bowlers in terms of bounce and carry.
India also needs to make careful selections in the spin department. Ravindra Jadeja is confirmed to play and may come in at No. 7, but this would leave India with four bowlers who aren’t strong with the bat.
Choosing between left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and left-arm spinner Axar Patel is a tough decision for India. Axar would provide the team with a bowler who can bat at No. 8, while Kuldeep is known for his ability to take wickets. Kuldeep has been India’s top wicket-taker in ODIs this year with 22 wickets in 11 matches, while Axar has only taken 3 wickets in 6 matches.
On the other hand, Pakistan has been performing well with leg-spinner Shadab, who has taken 11 wickets in 8 matches in 2023 and has also contributed with the bat
