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India Vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: Anticipate thunderstorms occurring intermittently throughout the day, carrying a 70 percent likelihood of rain at 7:30 pm local time, which may pose a threat to the game's continuity.

Written By Zee Media Bureau|Edited By: Akash Kharade|Last Updated: Sep 17, 2023, 06:12 PM IST|Source:

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India vs Sri Lanka Weather Update From Colombo: The Asia Cup 2023 final between India and Sri Lanka is eagerly anticipated, but the weather in Colombo is causing uncertainty. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 17, and the forecast predicts cloudy skies with morning thundershowers followed by afternoon thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are expected at multiple intervals throughout the day, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation at 7:30 pm local time, which could potentially disrupt the game.

To mitigate this risk, a reserve day is in place, allowing the final to be rescheduled for Monday if substantial rain interruptions occur. This precaution underscores the significance of weather conditions for this crucial cricket clash. Both teams are keen to secure a major title before the impending World Cup, and with the outcome potentially hinging on weather-related interruptions, fans and players alike will be closely watching the skies over Colombo on this much-anticipated Sunday. The weather uncertainty adds an element of suspense to an already highly anticipated match. IND vs SL Weather Update From R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

17 September 2023

18:09 IST

LIVE IND vs SL Weather Update: India win title

India have successfully defeated Sri Lanka. It was a one-sided contest in the final as Siraj ran havoc on the Sri Lanka batting lineup. Rain did not interrupt the game after the game got delayed.

17:37 IST

LIVE Colombo Weather Updates: Innings break

It is innings break in the Asia Cup final and the conditions look fine at the moment in terms of weather. For Sri Lanka, it was Siraj-Storm which they faced while batting.

17:01 IST

Weather Updates India Vs Sri Lanka: Its Raining Wickets

The GOAT spell.

- 4 wickets by Siraj in a single over. pic.twitter.com/vSO10rCceL

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 17, 2023

16:21 IST

Weather Updates India Vs Sri Lanka: Jay Shah Makes Big Announcement

___ Big Shoutout to the Unsung Heroes of Cricket! _

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are proud to announce a well-deserved prize money of USD 50,000 for the dedicated curators and groundsmen at Colombo and Kandy. _

Their unwavering commitment and_

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 17, 2023

16:02 IST

Weather Updates India Vs Sri Lanka: No Sign Of Rain So Far

Team India is making full use of overcast weather with three quick wickets upfront. Sri Lanka is in deep trouble now.

15:36 IST

Weather Updates India Vs Sri Lanka: Match To Start At 3:40 PM

The umpires inspected the pitch and held a discussion with the team captains. The match commenced at 3:40 PM.

15:23 IST

Weather Updates India Vs Sri Lanka: Covers Are Being Removed

We will have an inspection at 3:30 PM. https://t.co/3RXCWPOG6J

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 17, 2023

15:22 IST

Weather Updates India Vs Sri Lanka: Match To Start Soon

It sounds like you're providing a live update on a cricket match. It's great to hear that the umpires are having a chat with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid, and the covers are being moved away. Hopefully, the weather or any other issues won't cause further delays, and the match will indeed start at 3:45 after the 3:30 inspection.

14:38 IST

Weather Updates India Vs Sri Lanka: Humid in Colombo

It is not raining in Colombo. There are no signs of rain too. But the conditions are very humid. India bowling first and the bowlers' fitness levels will be tested in this match.

14:01 IST

India vs Sri Lanka Final LIVE: Sunshine In Colombo

There is a bright sunshine in Colombo right now. The visuals can make any cricket fan happy after what we have seen in Colombo in last week or so. Toss will take place on time, at 2.30 pm IST.

13:19 IST

Colombo Weather LIVE: What happens if match is washed out?

If the match today gets washed out then it will go to reserve day tomorrow. If even that gets washed out then the trophy will be shared between two countries.

12:42 IST

IND vs SL: Tickets For Final Sold Out

Sri Lanka Cricket informs on X that all tickets have been sold out for Asia Cup final.

Tickets for the finals of the Asia Cup 2023 have been sold out.

Hence, the public is advised not to arrive at ticket counters or the ground to purchase tickets to watch the epic final between Sri Lanka and India.

The ones who have purchased tickets to watch the final are_ pic.twitter.com/GAKwLcQCdG

— Sri Lanka Cricket __ (@OfficialSLC) September 17, 2023

12:05 IST

IND vs SL Weather LIVE Updates: Rain In Evening

The rain interruption is likely in the evening time when India take on Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2023. Weather prediction is of 90 percent rain after sunset.

11:17 IST

Colombo Weather LIVE: Bright And Sunny In Colombo

The morning has been quite bright and sunny in Colombo but will this last long?

Good morning India! Are you ready for the #AsiaCupFinal ? Colombo morning weather is at least ready! Will it be same throughout the day? pic.twitter.com/JQwP6eTbfW

— Vimal _____ (@Vimalwa) September 17, 2023

10:38 IST

Colombo Weather Updates LIVE: What Are Reserve Day Rules?

It is possible that the Asia Cup 2023 final goes into the reserve day which is tomorrow. Heavy rains have disturbed the cricket matches in this tournament.

Find out reserve day rules here

09:50 IST

IND vs SL LIVE Weather News: Excellent Ground Staff

The ground staff of R Premadasa stadium in Colombo has been brilliant. The thing in Sri Lanka is that they cover the whole ground to ensure that even the outfield is protected at all times. Ground staff has to quickly cover the ground as soon as rain starts to come.

09:09 IST

Colombo Weather News: How Much Rain Is Predicted Today?

There is a likelihood of 90 percent rain in evening time, as per many reports, in Colombo. That means even if we have have innings in the final, the second innings could get washed out, forcing the match to the reserved day.

08:38 IST

Weather LIVE Colombo: Not Raining In Morning In Colombo

It is not raining in Colombo right now but chances of rain increases in afternoon and evening time.

#AsiaCupFinal
Very Good And Bright Morning From Colombo __

India Vs Sri Lanka : Asia Cup Final Day _

As Of Now Weather Looks Clean _

But Yes There Will Be Rain Today __#AsiaCup2023 #AsiaCupFinal #AsiaCupFinal #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/VvlpRSkRnZ

— Muhammad Abdullah (@Abbuzdar76) September 17, 2023

07:59 IST

IND Vs SL Weather Updates: Read About Reserve Day Rules

Thankfully, there is a reserve day in place if it rains in Colombo during Asia Cup 2023 final. The match gets carried forward to next day in case of rains.

07:22 IST

Colombo Weather News LIVE: Check Rain Prediction

The question remains the same: Will it rain in Colombo today or not? The IND vs SL final of Asia Cup is likely to be affected by weather.

Read latest weather update from Colombo here

06:40 IST

IND vs SL Final Weather Update: Rain To Play Spoilsport?

Rain has been a huge block for cricket in the last one week in Sri Lanka during Asia Cup and it won't let the final also take place without any interruption. A 90 percent prediction of rain on Sunday makes it hard for cricketers and groundstaff as well as fans.

06:04 IST

Colombo Weather LIVE: Is There A Reserve Day?

Yes, there is a reserve day in place, in case rain washes out the whole day today. The match continue tomorrow from the same spot it finished today.

23:45 IST

LIVE IND vs SL Final Asia Cup 2023: Weather Update

The game is set to kick off at 3:00 pm IST, and the weather forecast suggests that rain is in the cards for the evening, with persistent cloud cover all day. Initially, there's a 50 percent likelihood of rain both at the beginning of the match and in the evening.

23:30 IST

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