Pallekele Weather and Rain Forecast for Sri Lanka vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match
The ENG vs SL match, scheduled for Sunday, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, faces a grim forecast that could see the points shared in this crucial Group 2 fixture.
England’s high-stakes Super 8 encounter against hosts Sri Lanka is under significant threat from heavy rain. The match, scheduled for Sunday, 22nd February 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, faces a grim forecast that could see the points shared in this crucial Group 2 fixture. T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule Confirmed: Full Fixtures, Groups and Format.
Pallekele Weather and Rain Forecast
Meteorological reports for Kandy indicate a high probability of scattered thunderstorms throughout Sunday afternoon. With humidity levels expected to exceed 80 percent, local authorities have warned of persistent showers that may delay or wash out proceedings. This follows a period of volatile weather in the region which has already resulted in one total washout at the venue during the group stages. Recap of Past India vs South Africa T20 Matches Ahead of 2026 World Cup Super 8 Match in Ahmedabad.
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Ground staff at Pallekele remain on high alert, with the entire playing surface likely to be covered ahead of the scheduled 3:00 pm local start. Under ICC regulations for the Super 8 stage, if a result cannot be achieved through a minimum five-overs-a-side contest, both teams will be awarded one point. Such an outcome would heavily impact the race for the semi-finals in a competitive group featuring Pakistan and New Zealand.
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