A single glimpse of the second of the ongoing three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is enough to observe the impending prospect of rain at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. Unlike the first ODI played here on Friday, rain could play spoilsport on a Sunday afternoon.
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Coming on the back of a 6-wicket loss in the last match, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bat. Considering how they weren’t able to defend a 269-run target on the day before yesterday, the hosts would be keen to touch the 300-run mark today.
An assuring 82-run opening stand between Pathum Nissanka (43) and Dimuth Karunaratne (52) has sure provided Sri Lanka with a solid start but they will now have to recover from the fall of two quick wickets.
Weather In Hambantota On June 4
On a day which has witnessed a battle between the sun and clouds thus far, partially gloomy weather is enough an indicator that it might rain anytime from now. Having said that, the rain forecast isn’t strong enough to cause an elongated interruption.
Going by reliable weather portal AccuWeather, rain probability is expected to be in single-digit figures in Hambantota throughout the playing hours. Hence, there’s not much to worry about with respect to match getting abandoned due to rain. Even if it rains for a bit, expect players to return to action after a brief stoppage.
For those who don’t know, the second of the last three-match ODI series between these two teams had to be abandoned due to rain in Pallekele six months ago. That said, one doesn’t expect this contest to suffer the same fate.
Hourly Weather At Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
12:00 PM – 32 degree (Rain Probability – 7%).
01:00 PM – 32 degree (Rain Probability – 7%).
02:00 PM – 32 degree (Rain Probability – 7%).
03:00 PM – 32 degree (Rain Probability – 7%).
04:00 PM – 32 degree (Rain Probability – 7%).
05:00 PM – 31 degree (Rain Probability – 7%).
06:00 AM – 30 degree (Rain Probability – 6%).
