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R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report And Colombo Weather Forecast For BAN vs SL 2nd ODI



R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo [Source: @BCCI/x.com]R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo [Source: @BCCI/x.com]

After a jaw-dropping collapse that left fans scratching their heads, Bangladesh are walking into the second ODI with bruised egos and unfinished business. The series is teetering on a knife’s edge and all roads now lead to Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium for the do-or-die clash on July 5.

With Sri Lanka already one up in the series thanks to Charith Asalanka’s heroics and a clinical bowling display, the hosts will be smelling blood. But Bangladesh will not be ready to roll over just yet.

They showed signs of dominance in the opening game before a jaw-dropping seven-wicket meltdown for just five runs flipped the script. Now, the big question is: can Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s men regroup and turn the tide pr will Sri Lanka ride the wave and wrap things up?

As both sides gear up for this high-octane encounter, the focus shifts to the conditions in Colombo. Will the pitch play tricks again? Could rain play spoilsport? Let’s break down the Premadasa pitch and Colombo weather forecast.

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Ground Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played154
Matches won batting 1st85
Matches won bowling 1st59
Tied0
No result10
Average score batting 1st235.87
Average score batting 2nd189.06
Average run rate4.87
% of wickets by pacers53.06
% of wickets by spinners46.93

(R Premadasa Stadium ODI stats)

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The Premadasa pitch has a reputation for favouring spin but can spring a surprise for those who blink early. In the first ODI, we saw Taskin Ahmed breathe fire with the new ball, proving that early movement can still wreak havoc even on this typically spin-friendly deck.

That being said, the real fun begins in the middle overs when spinners come into play. Hasaranga showed just how tricky this surface can be when it starts to grip and turn.

Batting gets tougher as the match wears on. The pitch tends to slow down and stroke-making becomes a challenge. This surface rewards patience more than panache. The average first innings score in the last five games here is 243.

Teams batting first have won the last five ODIs on the trot here. That is a stat you can’t just sweep under the rug. Expect the captain winning the toss to strap in and post a total rather than chasing under pressure.

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Weather Today

Colombo weather forecast today [Source: AccuWeather]Colombo weather forecast today [Source: AccuWeather]

Information
Details
Temperature32°C (RealFeel 39°C)
Wind SpeedWSW 11-35 km/h
Probability of Precipitation80%
Cloud Cover74%

As per AccuWeather, it is going to be a sticky, sweaty day in Colombo with the temperature hovering around 32°C but it’s going to feel like 39° out in the middle. The sun will play peekaboo thanks to 74% cloud cover and it will be extremely humid.

Winds are blowing from the west-southwest at 11 km/h with gusts reaching up to 35 km/h. That might give some early swing for the pacers but could also make high catches tricky.

Chances Of Rain In BAN vs SL 2nd ODI

There is an 80% chance of rain so there’s definitely a looming threat of delays or even a DLS drama. Two hours of precipitation are expected with rainfall projected at 1.6 mm, not enough for a complete washout but enough to throw a spanner in the works. The chances of thunderstorms hover around 19% so while we are not in red-alert territory, the conditions are far from ideal.