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Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Weather Report For SL Vs WI 1st T20I

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)

Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to face off in the first T20I of the highly anticipated three-match series on Sunday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka. This series promises an exciting showdown as both teams look to assert their dominance in the shortest format of the game.

Under the leadership of Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka has unveiled a strong playing XI for the opening match. Their batting lineup features a solid top order comprising Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera, who are all known for their ability to score quickly and lay a solid foundation. Captain Asalanka will bolster the middle order, supported by Kamindu Mendis and Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

The home team’s all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will play a crucial role. Meanwhile, Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana are expected to lead the bowling attack. 

West Indies, on the other hand, will be missing two of their most explosive players, Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, who opted out of the tour for personal reasons. Their absence leaves a void in the lineup, but the team still boasts a powerful batting unit. Openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis are known for their aggressive starts, while Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford bring depth and firepower to the middle order.

In the bowling department, Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd are set to spearhead the pace attack. West Indies will also look to capitalise on Gudakesh Motie’s spin capabilities, which could be crucial on the turning tracks of Dambulla. 

So ahead of the first T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies, let's take a look athe weather report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. 

Weather Report For Sri Lanka Vs West Indies

Weather Report for SL vs WI (Source: @AccWeather.com) Weather Report for SL vs WI (Source: @AccWeather.com)

According to the reports from Accuweather.com, the temperature is anticipated to hover around 21°C. There's a 55% likelihood of heavy rainfall during the game, as the weather is expected to remain cloudy and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms.

Clouds will completely cover the sky, so preparing for potential rain delays is advisable. Humidity levels are forecasted to reach 88%, and the wind is projected to originate from the southwest at 9 km/h, potentially gusting up to 22 km/h. The chance of rainfall and precipitation is estimated at 0.7 mm.