IND vs SL: Team India is all set to lock horns against Sri Lanka in the first ODI match to be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The World Cup winning skipper, Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian side, with seniors including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul also in the side. On the other hand, hosts Sri Lanka have also announced a strong squad for the upcoming IND vs SL ODI series. Ahead of the opening match, let us check out the R Premadasa Stadium weather report.
Colombo weather report
As per Accuweather, R Premadasa Stadium weather in Colombo is expected to be cloudy and there are some chances of rain. The temperature will be between 31 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius. The new ball bowlers might be able to generate some swing due to the overcast conditions in Colombo.
R Premadasa Stadium pitch report
Due to the tropical environment and dry surface, R. Premadasa Stadium favors the batters in the initial phase of the match. However, the pitch tends to slow down a bit once the ball gets old. Bowlers also need to change their lines and lengths on a regular basis in order to be successful. The skipper winning the toss might be tempted to have a bowl first.
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