SL-IND, 2nd Test: Rain may play spoilsport on Day 2
What's the story
The second day of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club could be marred by rain. On Day 1, India had a strong start after winning the toss and opting to bat first. They ended the day at a solid 300/5 in 85 overs with Devdutt Padikkal scoring a century (117 off 193 balls) and captain Shubman Gill contributing with a half-century (50). Notably, the visitors are 1-0 up in the series.
Rain predictions
Morning conditions
According to AccuWeather, rain is likely at different times throughout the day.
In the morning, Colombo will be cloudy with a high chance of rain.
The temperature is expected to hover around 30°C with a 90% chance of precipitation and cloud cover up to 90%.
Humidity will also be high at around 81%, making it difficult for players to get a full session of cricket.
Afternoon conditions
Afternoon outlook
The weather is likely to improve slightly in the afternoon, but rain will still be a threat.
The temperature is expected to rise slightly to around 31°C with brief showers predicted.
The chance of rain drops to about 55% while cloud cover could remain at 85%.
Humidity is expected to drop to around 61% during this period, which could give both teams some playing time if showers are short-lived.
Evening outlook
Evening forecast
The evening forecast isn't promising either, with more rain expected and a 70% chance of precipitation.
The temperature could drop to around 27°C while cloud cover is expected to remain high at 88%.
Humidity may rise again during this time, which could further affect the match.
India will hope that the weather cooperates for a full day's play after their strong performance on Day 1.