R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Weather Report For SL vs AUS 1st ODI

Akshita Patel

R.Premadasa Stadium to host 1st ODI between Australia and Sri Lanka [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]R.Premadasa Stadium to host 1st ODI between Australia and Sri Lanka [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

The 2-game ODI series between Sri Lanka and Australia will start on February 12. The opening ODI at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will begin from 10.00 AM IST.

The ODI series is vital for Australia, given that Champions Trophy 2025 is knocking at the door. Australia dominated the 2-game Test series with a clean sweep. Players like Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja and Alex Carery showed a lot of promise.

However, for the ODI series, skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood will not be available for selection due to injury. Smith will continue to lead the side.

For Sri Lanka, they have a very impressive record at home as they hold a 10-match winning streak in white-ball format. Players like Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana will play a vital role as the pitch is likely to assist spinners.

Before the match goes underway, here’s a look at the weather report of R. Premadasa Stadium for February 12.

Weather report for SL vs AUS 1st ODI

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo weather report [Source: Accuweather.com]R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo weather report [Source: Accuweather.com]

The weather at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on match day, is forecasted to be cloudy. Temperatures will hover around 33°C and feel like temperatures soaring at 38°C due to humidity. 

On match day, the wind gust speed will be 35 km/h while no precipitation at the venue is expected. Overcast weather could help seam bowlers by the first few overs, where the pitch is offering a reasonable bounce and carry. 

Spin bowlers are likely to come into play as the game progresses as the surface tends to wear in sharp turn and variable bounce.

With no major rain interruptions expected, fans can expect a very uninterrupted and exciting game.