IND vs PAK Weather Updates Highlights Pallekele: Full 50-overs contest is on
India vs Pakistan Live Weather Forecast and Updates in Pallekele: India will take on hosts Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2023 opener, however, there are chances that rain might affect the game. Here are all the weather updates from Pallekele.
India vs Pakistan Live Weather Updates in Pallekele: Full 50-overs contest is on
India vs Pakistan Live weather updates in Pallekele: India will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2023 opener on Saturday, September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. While it is expected to be a high-voltage encounter between the two Asian giants, there are chances that rain might act as a dampener in the clash. As per Accuweather, there are 40%-60% chances of rain leading into the toss which might delay the toss and the fixture but the good news is that the weather will improve as the day goes on.
Pakistan are coming into the contest on the back of an impressive win over Nepal in their opening fixture of the tournament as Babar Azam led from the front and scored a magnificent century (151). Leg spinner Shadab Khan took a four-fer to dismantle Nepal's batting batting order.
Live updates : IND vs PAK Asia Cup, Pallekele Weather| Highlights
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September 02, 2023 2:31 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Toss Update!!!
India have won the toss and will be batting first.
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September 02, 2023 2:21 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Covers are off!!!!!
The covers have come off and we can expect the toss to happen soon.
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September 02, 2023 2:11 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in action
The rain has stopped. Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are on the ground taking throwdowns.
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September 02, 2023 2:01 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Umbrellas are out!!!
It's not raining heavily, just a sprinkle in the air. Players are waiting to begin their warm-ups.
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September 02, 2023 1:53 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Slight drizzle pouring in
Slight drizzle pouring in as the groundstaff at the venue has covered the entire ground. Nothing much to worry about though.
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September 02, 2023 1:43 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Enter the gladiators!!!
India skipper Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli are descending from the team bus.
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September 02, 2023 1:37 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Teams have arrived!!!
Team buses carrying players from both countries have arrived at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
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September 02, 2023 1:31 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Fans are gathering at the venue
Fans from both India and Pakistan are gradually gathering around the stadium as the weather continues to remain pleasant.
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September 02, 2023 1:13 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Live coverage of the game is underway
The broadcasters and commentators are down on the ground for the live coverage of the game which comes across as a positive sign.
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September 02, 2023 1:02 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Rivalry or Camaraderie?
Players from both India and Pakistan caught up with each other on the eve of the game and shared a few light-hearted moments together.
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September 02, 2023 12:43 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Bright and Sunny in Pallekele
The sun is finally beating down on the pitch that has been prepared for the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash.
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September 02, 2023 12:22 PM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Heartening visuals from Pallekele
The groundstaff at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is trying to make sure the game gets underway on time.
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September 02, 2023 11:48 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Sun and clouds continue to play hide and seek in Pallekele
There is a decent amount of cloud cover in Pallekele but that is not a concern as long as the rain stay away.
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September 02, 2023 11:26 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
And the Sun is OUT!!!!!!!!
The forecast keeps getting better and it is sunny in Pallekele at the moment.
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September 02, 2023 11:08 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
In-depth Pallekele weather forecast details
The chances of having a complete game are still on the higher side. Let's pray that the weather Gods show mercy and the conditions remain the same and if change, changes for the better :)
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September 02, 2023 10:53 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Weather continues to infuse hope!!!!
The weather is still clear and there are no signs of showers yet.
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September 02, 2023 10:27 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Team India gears up for Pakistan challenge in Asia Cup, how excited are you?
The Men in Blue look fully prepared for the eagerly awaited fixture vs Pakistan.
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September 02, 2023 10:12 AM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Live pictures from Pallekele
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September 02, 2023 9:47 AM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Latest weather update
Guys, we have some more update for you. There is a chance of a shower during 1:00 PM IST to 4:00 PM IST but clear after that.
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September 02, 2023 9:17 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
NO SIGNS OF RAIN YET!!!!!!!!
Visuals from outside the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ignite optimism. Hopefully the forecast remains clear for the rest of the day.
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September 02, 2023 8:54 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Partly cloudy in Pallekele with sun peeking out
It is slightly overcast in Pallekele at the moment but the sun is peeking out time and again.
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September 02, 2023 8:38 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
No wash out on the cards!!!!!!!
There are extremely high chances of us getting a result in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup encounter today.
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September 02, 2023 8:18 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Good news!!!! Rain forecast has improved substantially, folks!
The weather forecast for Pallekele has improved significantly. Hope it stays the same way throughout the day.
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September 02, 2023 8:02 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023, Live Weather Update
Most of the websites on Google show the weather forecast of Kandy but the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is a 20-30 minutes drive from Kandy. Hence, the weather conditions vary at both places.
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September 02, 2023 7:37 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Rain forecast for India vs Pakistan clash has triggered a meme fest on social media
Fans are coming up with several hilarious reactions to the rain forecast predicted for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup encounter in Pallekele today.
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September 02, 2023 7:16 AM (IST) Posted by Kumar Rupesh
Will weather play a role in India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match?
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the weather in Pallekele, Sri Lanka ahead of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match. Since there is a forecast of rain, there are chances that the contest might get a bit delayed due to inclement weather conditions. However, it is not raining at the moment and let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that we get to see a full 50-overs per side contest. Stay tuned to our live blog for instant updates.