Pakistan-New Zealand match in Colombo (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
New Delhi: The highly anticipated T20 World Cup Super 8 match between Pakistan and England in Kandy is expected to be played under favorable weather conditions, with little chance of rain disrupting the contest.
In light of the two teams’ struggle for decisive points, expectations indicate that the weather will not play a major role in determining the outcome of the match.
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According to weather reports, the temperature in Kandy during the match is expected to be around 19 degrees Celsius, providing a cool and comfortable atmosphere for the players. Skies are expected to remain mostly clear, providing good visibility and consistent playing conditions throughout the evening.The wind is expected to be light, blowing from the south to the southeast at a speed of about 6 km/h, with gusts reaching 13 km/h. These wind conditions are unlikely to have a significant impact on batting or bowling, although players may need to adjust slightly during high catches.More importantly, the chance of rain is only 13%, while the chance of thunderstorms is even lower at 3%. With no rain forecast, the likelihood of delays, outages or reduced competition remains minimal.
This means both teams can prepare for a full 20-game match without worrying about Duckworth-Lewis or short-play scenarios.Overall, the weather forecast indicates stable and ideal cricket conditions, allowing fans to enjoy an ongoing clash between two major cricketing nations. With rain unlikely to play a spoilsport role, the focus will shift entirely to pitch conditions, team selection and on-field performances as Pakistan and England battle it out for supremacy in this crucial match of the T20 Super 8 World Cup.Also Read: Pakistan vs England Super 8s T20 World Cup 2026: Pallekele Stadium stats, H2H, weather forecast and more
