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NEW DELHI: Clear skies and calm conditions are set to greet Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Kandy for their crucial Super 8 encounter on Saturday night. With Pakistan’s semifinal hopes hanging by a thread, the weather could hardly be more favourable for an uninterrupted contest.
Forecasts indicate a low of 15°C, ensuring pleasant playing conditions for both teams.
The night is expected to remain clear, with 0% cloud cover and virtually no chance of rain.
The probability of precipitation stands at just 1%, while thunderstorms are not expected at all.
In a tournament where weather interruptions can dramatically alter qualification equations, such stable conditions will come as a relief, especially for Pakistan, who require a commanding win to boost their negative NRR.
Light southerly winds at 6 km/h, with gusts reaching only 13 km/h, suggest minimal assistance for swing bowlers.
Seamers like Shaheen Shah Afridi may need to rely more on skill and variation rather than atmospheric movement.
The still air could favour batters, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots freely without worrying about crosswinds affecting lofted attempts.
With no dew forecast in significant measure and zero expected precipitation (0.0 mm), the pitch is likely to remain consistent throughout the match.
Captains winning the toss may not feel pressured by weather-related factors and could instead base their decision purely on pitch behaviour and team strengths.
Kandy’s calm and crystal-clear night sets the perfect stage for a high-stakes clash.
For Pakistan, chasing a miracle qualification scenario, the weather will offer no excuses, only an open window to deliver the dominant performance they desperately need.
Forecasts indicate a low of 15°C, ensuring pleasant playing conditions for both teams.
The night is expected to remain clear, with 0% cloud cover and virtually no chance of rain.
The probability of precipitation stands at just 1%, while thunderstorms are not expected at all.
In a tournament where weather interruptions can dramatically alter qualification equations, such stable conditions will come as a relief, especially for Pakistan, who require a commanding win to boost their negative NRR.
Light southerly winds at 6 km/h, with gusts reaching only 13 km/h, suggest minimal assistance for swing bowlers.
Seamers like Shaheen Shah Afridi may need to rely more on skill and variation rather than atmospheric movement.
The still air could favour batters, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots freely without worrying about crosswinds affecting lofted attempts.
With no dew forecast in significant measure and zero expected precipitation (0.0 mm), the pitch is likely to remain consistent throughout the match.
Captains winning the toss may not feel pressured by weather-related factors and could instead base their decision purely on pitch behaviour and team strengths.
Kandy’s calm and crystal-clear night sets the perfect stage for a high-stakes clash.
For Pakistan, chasing a miracle qualification scenario, the weather will offer no excuses, only an open window to deliver the dominant performance they desperately need.