The Asia Cup match between India and Nepal faces rain threat as the Monday weather forecast for Pallekele doesn't look promising.
India's first match against archrivals Pakistan was abandoned after India managed to score 266 in 48.5 overs, following which relentless rain didn't allow play to resume.
The weather for Monday evening currently shows '100% cloud cover' with a 'shower in spots'.
The match is scheduled to begin at 3 pm local time, which is also 3 pm IST.
TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at what the weather has in store for us on Monday, September 4, in Pallekele:
DAY
Temperature: 27 degrees celsius
Cloudy with showers
Wind Gusts: 43 km/h
Probability of Precipitation: 89%
Rain: 5.6 mm
Cloud Cover: 100%
Hours of rain: 3.5
AFTERNOON
Temperature: 27 degrees celsius
Cloudy with a couple of showers
Wind Gusts: 41 km/h
Humidity: 80%
Probability of Precipitation: 71%
Rain: 3.8 mm
Cloud Cover: 100%
EVENING
Temperature: 21 degrees celsius
Cloudy with a shower in spots
Wind Gusts: 26 km/h
Humidity: 96%
Probability of Precipitation: 43%
Rain: 0.4 mm
Cloud Cover: 100%
A win for either team in the Group A clash will take them through to the 'Super 4' stage. Pakistan are already through to the next round, while India currently have one point and Nepal are yet to open their account after losing to Pakistan in their opening match.
(AI image)
If the game gets washed out....
The teams will share points, as a result of which India will go through to the 'Super 4' stage, while Nepal will be eliminated
