Conditions remain dry at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium as both teams go through warm-ups; slight cloud cover overhead but rain threat stays away for now.
India vs Pakistan Today Match Live Weather Updates From Colombo: Heavy rain is likely to impact the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo, with a 90%+ precipitation forecast and no reserve day scheduled. Check live weather updates, scores, and playing XIs here on NewsX.
India vs Pakistan Live Weather Report Today From Colombo: Pakistan have won the toss against India in the T20 World Cup clash. Abhishek Sharma has replaced Snaju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav has replaced Arshdeep Singh. Reports suggest the heaviest rain may fall before the match, but cloudy skies are expected to continue, with humidity around 90% and temperatures near 27°C. The wet weather has already disrupted preparations, as India shifted their Saturday practice session indoors due to steady showers. The IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 weather outlook in Colombo has shown signs of improvement, with the sun appearing over the R. Premadasa Stadium after hours of gloomy conditions.
Updates from fans in Colombo on X remain mixed — some report overcast skies, while others say conditions are gradually improving, raising hopes of a full match without major interruptions. Sri Lanka’s Meteorology Department has also warned of a possible low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, which could bring persistent rainfall to the region. Importantly, no reserve day has been scheduled for this group-stage game. If rain forces a washout, both teams will share points.

India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
Pakistan Probable XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq and, Abrar Ahmed.
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The weather is showing promising aspects now as both sides are on the ground.
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AccuWeather also forecasts brief showers around 5 PM, though the match is still expected to go ahead, possibly with interruptions. Persistent rain could leave extra moisture on the surface, making the pitch more favourable for spinners.
Colombo remains under overcast skies ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match, with rain likely to play a key role. Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has predicted showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 PM local time, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 34°C and high humidity levels.