SL vs BAN Weather: It could be disheartening news for cricket fans as the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash, scheduled for Saturday, September 9, at the R. Premadasa Stadium might be affected by the rainy weather in Colombo. In the past week, regions in Sri Lanka, including Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo, have been subjected to substantial rainfall due to delayed monsoon. Forecasts indicate that this inclement weather is expected to persist throughout the duration of the Asia Cup 2023 tournament.
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SL vs BAN: Colombo Weather Forecast
Colombo has been witnessing heavy rainfall over the past few weeks, and according to the weather forecast, it doesn’t seem like the city will catch a break in the coming days. From the 9th of September to the final day of the tournament on September 17th, there is a consistent probability of more than 50% chance of rain every day in Colombo. The situation looks particularly bleak for the match scheduled on September 9, as there is around 90% likelihood of rain disrupting the SL vs BAN Super 4 clash.
The match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is set to kick off at 3:00 pm IST. Rain is expected to persist throughout the day, and the skies are likely to remain overcast with a significant amount of cloud cover. These conditions raise concerns about an elevated risk of rain becoming a potential spoiler for what should be an exciting cricket clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
It appears that the game may struggle to even start, and if it does manage to start, it’s likely to be affected by those frustrating rain interruptions. To compound matters, the humidity levels are expected to soar, reaching a staggering 94%, making conditions uncomfortable for players and spectators alike. The wind, on the other hand, will be slow, barely registering at 15 km/h.
Match Details
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4
Date & Time: Saturday, September 09, 3 PM IST
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs BAN: Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman