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Galle International Stadium Weather Report For SL Vs NZ 1st Test Match

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Sri Lanka are gearing up to host New Zealand in a two-match Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. After an intense tour of England, which the Lankan Lions lost 2-1, they return to home soil looking to turn the tide. Despite the series loss, Sri Lanka secured a historic away win against England in the third Test at The Oval. 

Meanwhile, New Zealand last played Test cricket against Australia in March 2024, where they faced a 2-0 defeat.

New Zealand are currently ranked third in the WTC points table with 50.00 percentage points, trailing behind finalists India and Australia. Sri Lanka, with a percentage of 42.86, sits at the fifth spot. The Blackcaps were scheduled to face Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Noida, India, but the match was canceled due to rain and unsafe outfield conditions.

Both teams are eyeing a crucial victory in this series to climb higher in the WTC standings. New Zealand, after six Tests, holds the third position, while Sri Lanka, after seven Tests, is positioned fifth.

Weather Report For SL Vs NZ 1st Test Match

Weather Report For SL Vs NZ 1st Test Match [Accuweather.com]Weather Report For SL Vs NZ 1st Test Match [Accuweather.com]

According to Accuweather, the weather is expected to be partly sunny, breezy, and humid, with a couple of showers, primarily during the early hours of the day. The temperature will hover around 31°C, providing hot and humid playing conditions. 

The UV index will be very high at 12, which is considered unhealthy. Winds will blow from the west at a speed of 20 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 37 km/h. 

There is a 69% probability of precipitation, so occasional rain showers are expected, though thunderstorms are less likely, with only a 14% chance. The forecast predicts around 1.3 mm of rain, which could last for about 1.5 hours during the day. Despite this, cloud cover will be relatively low, at around 32%, allowing periods of sunshine throughout the game. 

These weather conditions could affect the play, especially in the earlier parts of the day, so both teams will need to remain flexible in their strategies.