New Delhi: Rain could once again affect the second Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo on Tuesday, August 25. The weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions throughout the day, with rain expected during different periods.
India are in a strong position after Day 2. They started the day at 300/5 and declared their first innings at 503/9. Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115, while Rishabh Pant added 63 runs from 89 balls.
India also made a good start with the ball. Sri Lanka were reduced to 8/2 in just three overs before play ended. Prasidh Krishna dismissed Lahiru Udara for one, while Manav Suthar trapped Prabath Jayasuriya lbw for two.
Will rain spoil the IND vs SL 2nd Test on Day 3?
The weather forecast for Colombo is not very encouraging for Day 3. According to AccuWeather, the morning is expected to remain cloudy, with a few showers possible. The temperature could be around 31°C, while the chance of rain is 82%. Cloud cover is expected to be around 92%, with humidity at approximately 77%.
IND VS SL 2nd Test Day 3 Colombo weather report and rain porediction
This could lead to delays, especially if the showers become heavy. India will want to get as many overs as possible with Sri Lanka already two wickets down.
What is the Colombo weather forecast for the afternoon?
The weather is likely to remain cloudy during the afternoon as well. Rain is again expected to be a possibility, although the chances are lower than in the morning.
The temperature is predicted to be around 29°C. The chance of rain is around 56%, while cloud cover could reach 96%. Humidity is expected to remain high at about 76%.
If the rain stays away, India will look to attack the Sri Lankan batters and try to take more wickets.
Will there be rain during the evening session?
The evening forecast also brings some concern for the two teams. Colombo could remain heavily cloudy, with another spell of rain possible. The temperature is expected to fall to around 27°C, while the chance of rain could rise to 86%. Cloud cover is likely to be close to 98%, with humidity around 79%.
Rain prediction in Colombo for the whole day
So, even if the teams manage to get through the morning and afternoon without major delays, rain could still affect the final session.
Can India’s bowlers continue their dominance?
India will be happy with their start at the end of Day 2. Sri Lanka lost two wickets for only eight runs, giving the visitors a big advantage.
Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar have already made an impact, and India will want both bowlers to continue putting pressure on the Sri Lankan batting line-up. However, the biggest challenge could come from the weather rather than Sri Lanka. With rain predicted in all three major periods of the day, India could lose valuable playing time.