SL vs AUS: Rain to Play Spoilsport in 1st Test? Here’s Galle’s Weather Report

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Australia will cross horns with Sri Lanka in the first Test of their multi-format series from January 29 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The match will start at 10 AM IST.

Australia enters this match with high spirits after their massive victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite losing in Perth, they made a strong comeback and defeated India to win the series. However, the team will be without their regular captain, Pat Cummins. Steve Smith will take over as captain in Cummins’ absence.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has had a rough patch, losing their recent two-match Test series against South Africa. Despite this, captain Dhananjaya de Silva and his team will aim to use the home advantage and make a strong comeback.

As both teams prepare for this final face-off in WTC championship, the big question remains: How will the weather affect the match? It’s crucial to see how the weather plays out over the five days of this Test, as the conditions at Galle could have a big impact on the outcome of the match.

Rain Likely to Hamper Play at Galle

The forecast for the first Test is not looking promising. Accuweather predicts high chances of rain and thunderstorms, which could cause interruptions throughout the match. Temperatures are expected to hover between 26°C to 32°C, and the chance of rain is above 75% on almost all five days.

The weather is likely to be cloudy and humid, with heavy rain expected during the day. While mornings may be clearer, there’s a strong possibility of rain during the afternoons, which could delay play or even shorten the match. However, one thing is clear that there will be a lot of interruptions during the match.

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