COLOMBO — A high risk of rain could disrupt the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash scheduled for Sunday evening at the R Premadasa Stadium, with Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology warning of a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.

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Stadium Prepared for Tropical Downpours What a Washout Would Mean

The marquee Group A fixture, set to begin at 7pm local time in Colombo’s Khettarama area, may be affected by scattered thunderstorms forecast throughout the afternoon and evening.

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Weather models show a 50–70 percent chance of rain, with heavy thundershowers possible in the hours leading up to the scheduled start.

Temperatures are expected to peak between 30–31°C under humid conditions. While some forecasts indicate partial clearing after 8pm, isolated showers could continue through the night, raising the possibility of a delayed toss or a shortened contest.

Stadium Prepared for Tropical Downpours

The R Premadasa Stadium is equipped with a comprehensive drainage system and full-field ground covers designed to manage Colombo’s heavy rains. Unlike venues that protect only the pitch, the stadium can shield the entire playing area, reducing outfield saturation.

Ground staff typically restore playing conditions within 45 to 60 minutes after heavy rain stops, depending on intensity. However, persistent rainfall could still affect match duration.

Rain is also forecast for Saturday, which may disrupt India’s scheduled training session.

What a Washout Would Mean

Both India and Pakistan currently have four points from two matches. India lead Group A with a net run rate of 3.050, ahead of Pakistan’s 0.932.

If the match is washed out, each team will receive one point, as there is no reserve day allocated for group-stage games in this tournament.

Weather conditions in Colombo have otherwise remained largely dry during the competition, and no matches hosted in Sri Lanka have been abandoned so far.

With global attention focused on the high-profile India-Pakistan rivalry, weather now becomes a critical variable ahead of Sunday’s encounter.