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Rain clouds hover over the high-stakes India-Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo, raising fears of disruption. With no reserve day and Super 8 qualification on the line, will weather decide the fate of cricket’s biggest rivalry tonight?
The match is set to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo
New Delhi: All eyes are firmly fixed on today’s much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, a contest that has already gripped millions of cricket fans across the globe. The high-voltage encounter is set to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and it marks the 27th league match of the ongoing tournament.
However, a crucial weather update ahead of the fixture has added an element of uncertainty and heightened excitement around the match.
According to the latest advisory issued by the Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology, rain could potentially disrupt the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown. The department has predicted heavy rainfall in the eastern and southern provinces of Sri Lanka.
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Since Colombo is located in the Western Province, conditions there are expected to remain relatively drier compared to other regions, offering some relief to fans and organizers.
Weather officials have indicated that there remains a possibility of showers during the daytime hours. However, forecasts suggest that conditions may gradually improve by evening, increasing the chances of uninterrupted play. The probability of rain during the day is currently considered low, though light haze or mist could develop later in the night, which may slightly affect visibility but is unlikely to cause major disruption.
Importantly, there is no reserve day scheduled for this group-stage fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Under tournament playing conditions, a minimum of five overs per side is required to constitute a result.
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If persistent rain prevents even this shortened contest, the match will be officially abandoned, and both teams will be awarded one point each an outcome that could still allow India and Pakistan to progress to the Super 8 stage.
With weather uncertainty looming, fans now wait anxiously for the toss and the first ball.
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