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Heavy Rain Interrupts IND vs SL 2nd Test In Colombo; Check Latest Weather Update



Heavy Rain Interrupts IND vs SL 2nd Test At Colombo (Source: AFP)Heavy Rain Interrupts IND vs SL 2nd Test At Colombo (Source: AFP)

In a significant development, India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo was interrupted by rain on Day 2, with bad weather forcing the umpires to call for an early Tea break on August 24. 

India were at 475/8 when rain arrived, leaving the ground staff with little time to cover the entire field. The rain arrived around on IND vs SL Day 2 as dark clouds gathered over the Colombo ground before rain interrupted the play.

The ground staff quickly rushed onto the field and covered the playing area, the pitch and outfield before the rain became heavier.

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Colombo Weather Update: Rain Threat Looms Over IND vs SL 2nd Test Day 2

It is important to note that, according to AccuWeather.com, the weather in Colombo could make Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test challenging.

There is a chance of brief showers in the afternoon, with winds around 35–37 km/h. The humidity is expected to remain high at 72%, with heavy cloud cover of around 77%.

The chance of rainfall in the afternoon is around 55%.

In the evening, the temperature is expected to be around 26°C, with cloud cover at around 83%. The chance of rainfall is around 90%, and the possibility of thunderstorms is also relatively high.

Colombo Day 2 weather report for IND vs SL 2nd Test (Afternoon)

Criterion
Details
Temperature26°C
WindSW 15 km/h - 35 km/h
Probability of Precipitation55%
Cloud Cover77%

(Source: Accuweather)

How Is Sri Lanka's Drainage System Different From Other Pitches?

Sri Lanka uses a different approach to dealing with rain on cricket grounds. Many of its pitches have clay-rich soil, which works well in the tropical climate but needs careful preparation and maintenance.

A major difference is how the grounds are protected from rain. All Sri Lankan stadiums have large covers that can protect the entire playing area, not just the pitch. This helps prevent rainwater from collecting on the grass.

In some stadiums in countries such as India, drainage systems can use mechanical equipment that quickly removes water from the ground.

India Continue To Dominate Despite Rain Delay

India began the post-Lunch session at 419/6, with Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant both having scored half-centuries. 

However, Sri Lanka made an immediate breakthrough after the interval. Keshara Nuwantha dismissed Pant with the first ball of the session. The left-hander attempted to clear mid-off but failed and departed after scoring 63 runs off 89 balls.

It is worth noting that, at the time of writing this article, Jurel is at the crease and is just 5 runs short of completing his Test century. 

He was joined by Mohammed Siraj after Manav Suthar was dismissed, leaving India eight wickets down and close to the 500-run mark.

India had already built a strong position in the Test. On Day 1, Devdutt Padikkal made 117 runs off 193 balls at an average of 60.62, registering his second consecutive Test hundred. Captain Shubman Gill also contributed with a valuable half-century and scored 50 runs.

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