Old Trafford Manchester Weather Report For England Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test

Old Trafford Cricket Ground [X.com]

Old Trafford is gearing up to host the first Test match of the series between Sri Lanka and England, commencing on August 20, 2024. 

England, coming off a dominant 3-0 whitewash victory against the West Indies, will be under the stewardship of new captain Ollie Pope. This change in leadership comes after Ben Stokes sustained an injury during The Hundred 2024. 

With England's aggressive Bazball approach, fans are eager to see how the team will perform against a determined Sri Lankan side.

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Sri Lanka, led by Dhananjaya de Silva, is entering the series with confidence, bolstered by their recent ODI series victory over India. The Sri Lankan team, known for their resilience and tactical acumen, will be keen to build on their successful run and challenge the English side. 

The clash promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams look to assert their dominance in this Test series.

Old Trafford weather report for 1st Test 

Old Trafford weather report [Accuweather.com]

For the opening day of the Test on August 21, according to Accuweather.com, the weather at Old Trafford is expected to be around 18°C. The forecast indicates cloudy conditions with a cloud cover of 96%. 

Winds will be coming from the West-Southwest at 17 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 41 km/h. Fans and players should brace for a day of cricket amidst overcast skies and breezy conditions.

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