Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch And Colombo Weather Forecast For SL Vs BAN 2nd Test



Sinhalese Sports Club pitch and weather [Source: @CricCrazyNIKS/x.com]
Sinhalese Sports Club pitch and weather [Source: @CricCrazyNIKS/x.com]

The stage is set for a riveting clash between two Asian team - Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as the two teams will collide in the 2nd Test match of the series at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo on June 25. The first match at Galle ended in a stalemate as both the sides gave it their all but failed to secure a win.

However, with a fresh WTC cycle commencing, the two sides will look to cement a win as two WTC points will be huge in the context of the cycle. It won't be an understatement to say that Bangladesh were the better team in the series opener as they dominated the proceedings against the hosts. Ahead of the clash, we look at the pitch report for the Sinhalese Sports Club and the weather updates from Colombo.

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played45
Matches won batting 1st16
Matches won bowling 1st15
Tied0
Draw14
Average 1st innings score318
% of wickets by pacers35
% of wickets by spinners65

(Sinhalese Sports Club Ground Stats)

Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

Sri Lankan grounds are known to favour the spinners and Sinhalese Sports Club is no different. As shown in the table, in the last 10 Tests, spinners have taken 65% of wickets at this ground and the trend is likely to continue.

The first Test at Galle turned out to be a run-feast as the batters enjoyed their outing. Sri Lanka's strength is their spin attack and they couldn't take advantage at Galle. However, the surface at Sinhalese Sports Club should favour them as both the teams are likely to go in with a spin-heavy attack.

The surface will help the seamers on the first day but as the match progresses, cracks will open and spinners will come into play towards the fourth and the fifth day. Expect the toss winning captain to bat first.

Colombo weather report for SL Vs BAN 2nd Test

Day 1 weather and chances of rain


Information
Details
Temperature31 degrees
Wind Speed39 km/h
Probability of Precipitation91%
Cloud Cover88%

Just like the Galle Test, the game in Colombo will also be marred with rain and the first day could be hampered by it. As per Accuweather there is a 91% chance of rain and the cloud cover will be around 88%.

Day 2 weather and chances of rain


Information
Details
Temperature31 degrees
Wind Speed35 km/h
Probability of Precipitation95%
Cloud Cover86%

As expected, the second day will also be hampered by rain. The conditions will be the same as Day 1 as there will be 95% rain chances and 86% cloud cover.

Day 3 weather and chances of rain


Information
Details
Temperature30 degrees
Wind Speed37 km/h
Probability of Precipitation95%
Cloud Cover98%

The trend will continue on Day 3 as well as the players are bound to get frustrated. With a temperature of 30 degrees and a rain prediction of 95, the entire day could be washed away by rain.

Day 4 weather and chances of rain


Information
Details
Temperature31 degrees
Wind Speed13 km/h
Probability of Precipitation91%
Cloud Cover88%

Another day and another rain-marred day in the Test match. The average temperature will 31 degrees celsius and the probability of rain will be around 91%.

Day 5 weather and chances of rain


Information
Details
Temperature31 degrees
Wind Speed11 km/h
Probability of Precipitation55%
Cloud Cover99%

The best day to play Test cricket. There is only 55 percent chance of rain and the players will be relieved of it.