The India vs Sri Lanka T20I series is at its final stage as the two teams will meet each other in the third and final T20I in Pallekele on Tuesday, July 30. While this may be a dead rubber, the clash will be a golden opportunity for Gautam Gambhir to try all his tools and get a look-in at his benchwarmers. However, for that, a match should take place firsthand.
The third T20I at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is under dark clouds, with a possible rain threat. On that note, let us take a look at a detailed weather report for the third T20I between India and Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I weather report
Insidesport’s Abhishek Shetty is currently in Kandy, Pallekele, covering the entire series for you. According to him and the weather reports, the eve of matchday, i.e., July 29 saw massive rainfall at the stadium. It was quite windy and cloudy as the venue remained under covers for the entire day. This now takes the third T20I between India and Sri Lanka under jeopardy.
Is there rain expected on matchday?
Fortunately, there is not much rain expected during the match hours. As per weather.com, there are only as many as ten percent chances for rain to pour down during the scheduled third T20I timings. However, in the morning hours (from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm), expect certain about of precipitation to occur. This means the pitch will be under covers for almost 1.5 days, adding quite a lot of moisture. Good news for spinner, it seems!
IND vs SL Weather Report at Pallekele Stadium
| Time | Temperature (°C) | Rain Chance (%) | Wind Speed (km/h) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PM | 26° | 10% | WSW 8 km/h | Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 25° | 10% | WSW 6 km/h | Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 25° | 10% | WSW 6 km/h | Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 24° | 10% | WSW 5 km/h | Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 24° | 10% | WSW 6 km/h | Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 24° | 10% | WSW 5 km/h | Cloudy |
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