Asia Cup 2023, Match 2 | SL vs BAN Pallekele International Stadium Weather Report
Rain looms over the Pallekele City as the second encounter is just around the corner. (Twitter)
The impending clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh scheduled for August 31 (Thursday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will be the second game of the Asia Cup 2023 and highlights the prowess of two strong contenders from Group B.
At the helm of the Sri Lankan squad is Dasun Shanaka, while Bangladesh's leadership rests in the capable hands of Shakib Al Hasan. With both teams brimming with potential, fans can anticipate an exhilarating display of cricket as they commence their tournament journey.
BAN vs SL Weather Report Today
The weather report for Pallekele City on August 31 predicts a daytime temperature of 30°C, dipping to 22°C at night. Thunderstorms are expected throughout the day and night, carrying a 60% chance of rain during the day and 47% at night.
Humidity levels are projected to rise from 74% during the day to 91% at night. These weather dynamics could potentially impact the trajectory of the BAN vs SL match.
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has earned a reputation as a high-scoring venue for ODIs. With an average first innings score of 250 and an average second innings score of 202, the stadium has witnessed a total of 36 ODI encounters.
Among these matches, 15 were claimed by the team batting first, while the team batting second emerged victorious in 20 instances.
Talking about the two teams in particular, Bangladesh engaged in a multi-format series against Afghanistan in July, where they clinched a victory in a solitary Test match and secured the T20I series triumph.
However, their performance took a hit during the ODI series, resulting in a 2-1 loss. On the other hand Sri Lanka, their recent endeavours include a two-match Test series against Pakistan and a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, both in July. While they faced defeat in the Test series, Sri Lanka managed to claim a 2-1 victory in the ODI series against Afghanistan.
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