Rain arrives at SSC Colombo on day 3 of IND vs SL 2nd Test [Source: @Sahil_Malhotra1/X]The Shubman Gill-led Indian team is cruising towards a well-deserved Test series victory over Sri Lanka in the Island Nation. After winning the first Test by six wickets, India had an outstanding start to the decider, scoring 503 runs in their first innings, riding on Dhruv Jurel's sensational century. The tourists created an immediate impact with the ball as well, dismissing Sri Lanka's four players- Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya and Kamindu Mendis in 30 overs before the lunch break on day 3. However, as soon as the players went back to the dugout after the completion of the 1st session, rain arrived at the Sinhalese Sports Club, forcing the ground staff to put the entire stadium under covers. On that note, here's a detailed dive into the Colombo weather report for day 3 of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Colombo weather report for day 3, IND vs SL 2nd Test, 2026CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTemperature (in degrees Celsius)SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table29SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWindSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSW 15 km/hSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableProbability of precipitationSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table55%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableCloud coverSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table96%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Source- AccuWeather)According to AccuWeather, the third day of the IND vs SL 2nd Test might witness several rain interruptions, with the probability of precipitation being around 55 per cent. The weather will remain mostly overcast throughout the afternoon on Tuesday, August 25, with 96 per cent cloud cover predicted in the city. Also Read: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Actions Deemed ‘Unacceptable’ As Opener Slammed For Headbutt IncidentThe Colombo weather report for day 3 of IND vs SL 2nd Test further suggests that the players will likely experience extremely humid conditions at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Therefore, they will need to stay hydrated to avoid fatigue and exhaustion. Will Colombo weather get better with the progression of day 3 of IND vs SL 2nd Test?If we take a look at the Colombo weather report for day 3 of IND vs SL 2nd Test on an hourly basis, the probability of precipitation is the highest at around 1 PM local time (65 per cent). Although rain may ease out during the second session, it is expected to gather pace at around 4 PM and interrupt the cricketing action in the post-tea session. All in all, the Colombo weather report predicts several rain delays on day 3 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, and it won't be surprising if the fans don't get to see a full-fledged 90-over contest between the South Asian rivals.How has rain affected IND vs SL 2nd Test at SSC, Colombo?The first day of the India vs SL 2nd Test witnessed non-stop cricketing action, with 85 overs being bowled across three sessions. However, rain and inclement weather played spoilsport on day 2 of the Test match, as the umpires had to stop the action during the second session. The match was initially interrupted for 2 hours and 10 minutes due to rain before a 19-minute break was taken for the same reason after India declared their first innings. Thus, rain hampered the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test in Colombo, as only 57 overs could be bowled across three sessions on day 2. Now with a rainy forecast predicted, the chance for a full-fledged 90-over contest seems bleak at the moment. This could further prompt the match officials to announce revised timings for the proceedings on day 4, a move that was already in place for day 3 of the Test match. Also Read: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Turns Bowler, Bags 2 Wickets In 4 Balls
