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Cricket News: What is the Pallekele weather forecast for the IND vs PAK Asia Cup match? | Pallekele weather forecast for IND vs PAK

September 2nd has been marked on the calendars of India and Pakistan fans for quite some time. Now that date is upon us, with the two nations to go head-to-head in the first of potentially three meetings in the 2023 Asia Cup.

Shaheen vs. India’s top order. The battle of the pace attacks. India’s returning stars against Pakistan’s settled lineup. The storylines are there, which can make for a cracking contest.

However, there are concerns around the weather in Pallekele. Rain is expected on Saturday. Will there be enough breaks in the weather to allow for a result?

Pallekele weather forecast for IND vs PAK Asia Cup match

According to AccuWeather, a cloudy and humid day is forecast, with afternoon rain expected. Showers are forecast at the 3pm start time, with a 58% chance of precipitation. After that, the hourly forecast is somewhat promising, with less than a 50% chance of precipitation from 4-6pm.

Google shows a similar outlook, with promising conditions in the aformentioned timeslot.

However, the evening is more of a concern. Persistent rain is forecast from 7pm onwards. As a result, the second innings could be significantly interrupted, which may prompt the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase with the DLS system in mind.

What happens if the match ends in a no-result?

Pakistan will qualify for the Super Four stage. India will face Nepal next, with the winner of that game to make the next round.