Rain forecast threatens play during second Sri Lanka-India Test in Colombo (Aug 23-27)
The second Test between Sri Lanka and India is underway at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, with day three taking place on Tuesday, 25 August; the weather forecast indicates rain could affect the remaining sessions. Forecasters expect showers to recur across the remainder of the match.
With the match at mid-point and Indian supporters watching closely, India are aiming for a clean sweep to fancy their chances of qualifying for the WTC final by finishing at the top of the WTC points table. India are currently placed fifth in the ICC World Test Championship points table with a PCT of 53.33. The contest forms part of India’s tour of Sri Lanka 2026 and is the second Test of the series.
Day 3 on Tuesday, 25th of August is predicted to be cloudy with mild showers in both the morning and afternoon sessions. The forecast assigns an approximately 67% chance of rain in the morning, falling to 56% in the afternoon. Those percentages are the probabilities cited for the respective sessions.
Rain risk is expected to rise on the fourth day, when the probability of precipitation is projected to remain at 49% throughout the day. The forecast notes an increased likelihood of heavy downpour on Day 4. In contrast, the final day is expected to present better conditions than Day 4.
The weather outlook has tactical implications: India should aim to score as many runs as possible in the first innings to put pressure on the Sri Lankan batsmen in overcast conditions. Adverse weather could reduce the number of overs bowled. A draw caused by bad weather might cause a massive blow to India’s WTC campaign.
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The Test is scheduled to run until August 27, and any loss of playing time from the forecast rain could affect the number of overs bowled and, consequently, India's effort to finish at the top of the WTC points table.