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Colombo Weather clears up before SL vs BAN clash, sunny sky greets teams

Colombo Weather clears up before SL vs BAN clash, sunny sky greets teams

Bright & Clear skies in Colombo renews hopes of rain-free match in SL vs BAN tie of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s clash

After dark and gloomy days, there is some good news in terms of Colombo Weather. Rain that has been playing spoilsport in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 can threaten the remaining Super 4s clash. But currently, the weather is clear and pleasant and ACC expects a stellar clash between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (SL vs BAN) on Saturday.

India’s both matches have been affected by rain in the previous 2 matches. And there is a further 80-90% chance of rain on Sunday, 10th September when the two heavy-weights India and Pakistan clash yet again to claim bragging rights.

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While there is a huge threat of rain in the next couple of days in the capital city of the Emerald Isles, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) decided against shifting the venue from Colombo. But ACC does have contingency plans ready should the rain go on to wash out the matches. In such a case, the venues might be altered.

Colombo Weather forecast gets better before SL vs BAN clash, sunny sky welcomes teams ahead of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash

SL vs BAN: Colombo Weather Forecast

Colombo has been witnessing heavy rainfall over the past few weeks, and according to the weather forecast, it doesn’t seem like the city will catch a break in the coming days. From the 9th of September to the final day of the tournament on September 17th, there is a consistent probability of more than 50% chance of rain every day in Colombo. The situation looks particularly bleak for the match scheduled on September 9, as there is around 90% likelihood of rain disrupting the SL vs BAN Super 4 clash.

Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4

Date & Time: Saturday, September 09, 3 PM IST

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs BAN: Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

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