Kandy weather forecast improves for India, Pakistan clash

In a highly anticipated clash, Pakistan and India are gearing up to square off at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, as part of the Asia Cup 2023.

Fans had been anxiously monitoring the weather, fearing potential rain disruptions.

However, the latest weather forecast brings good news, as Kandy's conditions have improved significantly, reducing the likelihood of rain compared to earlier predictions, which had suggested a 70% chance of rain during the match.

Initially, a day-long downpour was anticipated in Kandy, but the updated forecast now indicates only a one-hour window of rain today, specifically between 2pm and 3pm. Beyond 3:30pm, the chances of rain in Kandy drop to a mere 20%.

The Pakistan vs. India clash is scheduled for 2:30pm (Pakistan time) today. The last time these two teams met in a 50-over match was during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, with India emerging victorious.

Should rain disrupt today's game, there remains the possibility of these two teams meeting again in the Super Four stage if they advance beyond the group stages.