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Colombo weather will play spoilsport in PAK T20 WC matches [Source: X]
To the delight of cricket fans across the globe, the T20 World Cup is all set to commence on February 7. Despite withdrawing from the group-stage match against India, Pakistan have arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the marquee event.
Salman Ali Agha has been chosen as Pakistan's captain, while the likes of Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz and Babar Azam are expected to play crucial roles for the Men in Green.
However, as Pakistan prepare for the tournament, the inclement weather conditions in Colombo loom as a massive threat to their T20 World Cup campaign.
Pakistan's warmup fixture and practice session get washed out in Colombo
Led by Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan were scheduled to face Ireland in their only warm-up fixture ahead of the main event. However, the match officials had to abandon the encounter due to the rain, which rendered cricketing action at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo impossible.
Pakistan's woes were further aggravated when their practice session was cancelled due to an incessant downpour at SSC, where they are scheduled to play three group-stage matches in the T20 World Cup. So, given that the Pakistan government has pulled out of the match against India, the Men in Green must pray the weather Gods to stay kind in their remaining matches against the Netherlands, Namibia and the United States.
Colombo weather report for Pakistan's matches at T20 World Cup 2026
According to the T20 World Cup schedule, Pakistan will kick off their campaign against the Netherlands on February 7. If they actually boycott the high-voltage India clash, Pakistan will take on the USA and Namibia on February 10 and 18, respectively. It's worth noting that all of these games will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Colombo weather report for PAK vs NED T20 World Cup match
Pakistan's first T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands will commence at 11.00 AM IST and local time on February 7. However, the weather forecast for Colombo doesn't seem ideal for cricket, with rain likely to interrupt the game on Saturday.
The chance of precipitation is 25 per cent in the morning and increases to 83 per cent in the afternoon. So, even if the Pakistan vs Netherlands match gets an on-time start, rain is likely to play spoilsport in the afternoon.
Colombo weather report for PAK vs USA T20 World Cup match
Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan will cross swords against the United States on February 10. The match is scheduled to start at 7.00 PM local time and IST. However, unlike the first game, this fixture might not witness a rain interruption, with AccuWeather predicting a zero per cent chance of precipitation for Tuesday evening.
Colombo weather report for PAK vs IND T20 World Cup match
If Pakistan change their mind and wish to take the field against India, the high-voltage clash might take place under overcast conditions. AccuWeather predicts a 6-8 per cent chance of rain on Sunday evening, suggesting the mother of all battles could actually turn out to be a full-fledged affair.
Colombo weather report for PAK vs NAM T20 World Cup match
Talking about Pakistan's final group-stage match against Namibia, these two teams will brush shoulders on February 18, with the game starting at 3.00 PM IST and local time. This match may be affected by rain, as AccuWeather predicts a 10-25 per cent probability of precipitation in the afternoon and evening on match day.
India match boycott could prove costly for Pakistan
Thus, Pakistan's second group-stage encounter against the USA might be their only full-fledged clash if they don't turn up at R. Premadasa Stadium for the high-octane India face-off. With rain threat looming over their encounters against Namibia and the Netherlands, the Men in Green will look forward to capitalising on their chances and avoiding an embarrassing group-stage elimination from the T20 World Cup.
