Galle International Stadium Pitch And Weather Forecast For SL Vs BAN 1st Test



Galle stadium pitch report [Source: @beastieboy07/x.com]
Galle stadium pitch report [Source: @beastieboy07/x.com]

One World Test Championship (WTC) cycle ended and a fresh cycle kicks off with a riveting 2-match Test series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The first of the two matches will commence at the iconic Galle International Stadium as both the teams eye a big victory.

Both the teams had to endure a tough cycle from 2023-25 as Sri Lanka finished at the 6th position and the Tigers were just a step below, occupying the 7th spot. The two teams are in a transition phase but have a golden chance to start the new cycle with a dominant win. 

The two sides did collide last year when the Sri Lankan side toured Bangladesh and it was a one-sided contest as both the matches were won by the visiting Sri Lankan team. With the match commencing on Tuesday, we look at the pitch and weather forecast from Galle.

Galle International Stadium Ground Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played48
Matches won batting 1st26
Matches won bowling 1st16
Tied0
Draw6
Average 1st innings score373
% of wickets by pacers22
% of wickets by spinners78

(Galle stadium ground stats)

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

Historically, the Galle Stadium is known for assisting the spinners. In the first session of Day 1, the pacers will get some movement, however, as the game progresses, spinners' domination will come into effect.

As the above table suggests, spinners have taken 78 percent of wickets in the last 10 matches at Galle and this shows how hard it is to tackle them. The pitch will get tougher to bat on as the time passes by as the ball will drift and turn and the batters will need to be at their best to play the spin bowlers.

Toss winning captain might look to bat since chasing against spinners will become difficult in 4th innings.

Galle weather report for SL Vs BAN 1st Test

Day 1 weather and chances of rain


Information
Details
Temperature31°C (RealFeel 37°C)
Wind SpeedW 17km/h
Probability of Precipitation83%
Cloud Cover99%

The first day at Galle could be ruined since there is a 83% chance of rain with 99% cloud cover. Interestingly, Sri Lanka has some of the best ground-staffs in the world as they cover the entire ground if it starts to rain.

Day 2 weather at Galle


Information
Details
Temperature32°C (RealFeel 37°C)
Wind SpeedW 17km/h
Probability of Precipitation63%
Cloud Cover99%

Day 2 could also be hampered by rain with a rain probability of 63% and a cloud cover of 99%. The temperature will hover around 32 degrees celsius.

Day 3 weather at Galle


Information
Details
Temperature31°C (RealFeel 37°C)
Wind SpeedW 17km/h
Probability of Precipitation86%
Cloud Cover100%

Day 3 could also be spoiled by relentless rain with a rain percentage of 86% and a cloud cover of 100%. A session or two could be washed out due to rain.

Day 4 weather at Galle


Information
Details
Temperature31°C (RealFeel 37°C)
Wind SpeedW 19km/h
Probability of Precipitation85%
Cloud Cover96%

Another rain and another day that could be hampered by rain. Probability of 85% and cloud cover of 96% defines the weather in Galle.

Day 5 weather at Galle


Information
Details
Temperature32°C (RealFeel 37°C)
Wind SpeedW 20 km/h
Probability of Precipitation62%
Cloud Cover92%

Day 5 is the day when there will be the least amount of rain, with a rain probability of 62%. However, a couple of hours could be lost due to it.