New Delhi, August 22: The second Test match between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on Sunday, August 23, at the Singhalese Sports Club in Colombo. However, rain is looming over this match, similar to the previous encounter in Galle.
According to AccuWeather, there is a high likelihood of rain throughout all five days of the Test. The chances of rain on the first day are estimated at 64%. Morning and afternoon showers are expected to be more frequent. The second day has the highest probability of rain at 96%. The forecast for the third day shows a 91% chance of rain, while the fourth day is also likely to disrupt play. On the final day, rain could again interfere with the match, with a 91% chance of precipitation.
India leads the two-match Test series 1-0 after a commanding 165-run victory in the first Test in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal starred with the bat, scoring a remarkable 167 runs, while KL Rahul contributed 82 runs. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel also made significant contributions with half-centuries. On the bowling front, Manav Suthar was exceptional, taking 4 wickets in the first innings and 6 in the second. Sri Lankan batsmen struggled against the Indian spinners, collapsing for just 202 runs while chasing a target of 372 in the fourth innings.
To date, India and Sri Lanka have played 47 Test matches. India has won 23 of these encounters, while Sri Lanka has claimed victory in 7. There have been 17 drawn matches between the two teams. India’s record at the Singhalese Sports Club is mixed, with 3 wins, 2 losses, and 4 draws from 9 Tests played at this venue.
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