Weather forecast for Kandy ahead of high-stakes Pak VS Eng match

KANDY: All eyes will be on Pallekele Stadium in Kandy today as Pakistan take on England in a crucial Super Eight encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The high-voltage clash, scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM (PST) under lights, could prove decisive in shaping the semi-final race. For Pakistan, the equation is straightforward: win to stay alive in the tournament, or risk seeing their semi-final hopes slip away.

According to AccuWeather, there is a 25 per cent chance of rain during the day in Kandy, with cloud cover expected to hover around 48 per cent. However, the likelihood of rain drops to just two per cent at night. The Meteorological Department has forecast clear weather around 7 PM, raising hopes that the match will proceed without interruption.

Experts believe the skies will clear before the toss, and the contest is expected to start on schedule.

HIGH STAKES FOR BOTH SIDES

England head into the match with momentum, having defeated Sri Lanka in their previous Super Eight fixture. Currently sitting on two points, a win against Pakistan would lift them to four points and put them in a commanding position to secure a semi-final berth.

Pakistan, meanwhile, are under pressure. A victory today would take them to three points and keep their qualification hopes alive ahead of their final Super Eight clash against Sri Lanka. A defeat, however, would leave their path to the knockouts nearly impossible.

With the group table tightening and pressure mounting, tonight’s encounter is more than just another game. It is a defining moment in the tournament for both sides – a statement match that could determine who advances and who falls short.

Cricket fans are expecting a competitive and thrilling contest as two traditional rivals battle it out on the big stage.