T20 World Cup: Weather could play X-factor in India vs Pakistan match, rain not ruled out
The Hindu
ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan clash at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. High risk of rain possibility in Colombo on February 15 2026
India are set to face off against Pakistan in both teams’ third group-stage match at the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, on Sunday (February 15, 2026).
However, the much-anticipated World Cup clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium could face the possibility of rain.
According to AccuWeather, Colombo will experience 100% cloud cover on Sunday (February 15), with a roughly 13% chance of rain in the evening.
The India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match is set to start at 7:00 p.m. local time, with the toss scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Notably, at 6:00 p.m., an hour before the match, Colombo faces a 49% chance of rain.
At 7 p.m., AccuWeather forecasts there to be 9% probability of precipitation and a 100% cloud cover in Colombo. The conditions are expected to be the same till 11:00 p.m. local time.
If the game is washed out, both teams will be awarded one point each as the India vs Pakistan group-stage match does not have a reserve day.
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