ENG vs SL Match: Super-8 match will be played between England and Sri Lanka today. This match to be held at Pallekele Stadium in Kandy is also under the shadow of rain. 60-80% rainfall has been predicted. If the weather is bad then the overs may be reduced or the match may even be cancelled.
ENG vs SL Weather Report: Today is the second match of Super-8 in the T20 World Cup. England and Sri Lanka are face to face. This match is to be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka from 3 pm onwards. But there is only one question in the minds of the fans, will this match also get washed away in the rain like Pakistan-Sri Lanka? This is because according to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of 60 to 80% rain in Pallekele (Kandy) on Sunday.
What will happen if England-Sri Lanka match is washed out due to rain?
In the T20 World Cup, the teams of England and Sri Lanka played well in the group stage. Both won 3 out of their 4 matches and lost one, which means both are in form. Every match in Super-8 decides the path to the semi-finals. If the match is canceled then both will get 1 point each, which may change the mathematics of the points table.
Rain spoiled the game in Pakistan-New Zealand match also
The first match of Super-8 was between Pakistan and New Zealand, but it could not be completed due to rain. After waiting for hours, the match had to be canceled and both the teams got one point each. Fans fear that something like this might happen with England-Sri Lanka too.
What does the pitch say?
The pitch at Pallekele generally favors spin bowlers. The fast bowlers may get light swing initially, but as the match progresses, the spinners come into play. If the batsman settles down in the beginning then a big score can also be made. Here 160-170 runs are considered a good score. That means the team winning the toss can think of batting first, especially if there is a threat of rain.
Weather report before the match
There is a possibility of rain in Kandy in the afternoon. There can be 60% to 80% rainfall here. The temperature can remain around 25 degrees Celsius. Light drizzle may be seen in the evening also. If there is continuous rain then the overs can be reduced and if the conditions get worse then the match can also be cancelled.
England probable playing eleven
Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Phil Salt, Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer.
Sri Lanka probable playing eleven
Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Pawan Ratnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Vellalaghe, Dushan Hemanth, Mahish Teekshana, Dilshan Madushanka and Pramod Madushan.
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