Will Rain Abandon Day 3 Of SL vs AUS 1st Test? Galle International Stadium Weather Update
Rain stopped play at Galle International Stadium (Source:AP)
Rain has brought an abrupt halt to play at the Galle International Stadium in the ongoing first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia on January 31. Dark clouds have taken over, and the entire ground remains covered under sheets as persistent showers delayed the resumption of play. The latest updates suggest that while conditions have slightly improved, a light drizzle continues. Even if the rain stops anyway in recent time, it will take at least 30 minutes to prepare the field for the play to resume.
Rain Halts Play In Galle
According to recent weather predictions by AccuWeather.com, overcast skies and high humidity have dominated the conditions, with a strong chance of more rain and possible thunderstorms later in the day at Galle International Stadium. Now the next question remains-will there be play possible today, or will the rain have the final say?
Weather Report For AUS vs SL Day 3
The chance of rainfall is about 42%, but it is the thunderstorms that are expected to have a significant impact on play, with a 25% chance of storms during the afternoon session between Australia and Sri Lanka.
The overcast skies are expected to persist, with cloud cover around 88%, which means little sunshine to dry the ground should further delays occur. With humidity high, the temperature is set to hover around 30°C throughout the day. The wind is expected blow from the northwest at 9 km/h. Given the forecast, it seems likely that the day will be curtailed, and the chances of uninterrupted play are slim.