The excitement surrounding the upcoming Asia Cup cricket match between Pakistan and India, scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka’s Kandy on Saturday, is being overshadowed by concerns of potential interruptions due to inclement weather. Forecasts for the day indicate a significant likelihood of rain, which could impact the match proceedings.
Although the match is set to commence at 2:30 pm (PST), AccuWeather, a renowned forecasting agency, has issued warnings of unfavourable conditions in Kandy. According to their prediction, “thundery showers and light winds” are expected to commence from as early as 8:30 am and may persist until approximately 4:30 pm.
The forecast also includes predictions of “light rain showers with light winds” throughout the entirety of the day. AccuWeather further anticipates three separate spells of showers with a substantial 94 percent chance of precipitation.
As the day transitions into the nighttime, the website’s forecast suggests an 87 percent chance of rain, with the potential for heavy rainfall during that period.
Meanwhile, another weather tracking website, Weather.com, aligns with the concerns of potential rain-induced interruptions. Their prediction highlights an 80 percent chance of rain during the daytime and a 70 percent chance after sunset.
This impending weather threat brings to mind the memory of the 2019 World Cup clash between Pakistan and India, a match that saw significant disruptions due to rain. In that encounter, India emerged as the victors, securing an 89-run win through the application of the Duckworth-Lewis method, which factors in rain delays.
The cricketing community, as well as fans from both nations, are keeping a watchful eye on the weather updates as they eagerly await the outcome of this highly-anticipated clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India. The inclement weather could add an element of uncertainty to the match and impact the strategies and performance of both teams on the field.
