Due to the tense ties between the two countries, Pakistan and India only compete in ACC or ICC events. Kandy will be the center of attention on September 2, when the fierce rivals playoff in the Asia Cup 2023.
However, the weather is extremely likely to cancel the much-anticipated game.
Rain is expected to fall in Kandy all week, and there is a 70% chance that it may interfere with the match when it begins at 3 p.m. local time.
Meanwhile, World Weather Online predicts 102.55mm of rain on Saturday. Rain is forecast for Friday and Saturday morning, so the game may be postponed.
Because there will be ongoing showers from 7 a.m. until midnight local time, the game might end in a draw.
Winds are also expected during the game, which may affect the playing field and ambiance. The temperature in the game will range from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius.
The match between Pakistan and India is scheduled for September 2 (Saturday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
If both teams advance from the group stages, they will be able to face each other again in the Super Four stage, even if the game is interrupted by rain.
