Galle Weather Update: When Will India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Action Begin? Check Latest Rain Forecast

The opening Test match between India and Sri Lanka has faced frustrating delays on Day 2, with morning showers completely washing out the opening session at the Galle International Stadium. As ground staff work diligently to clear the covers, all eyes are on the skies to see if play can finally resume. Early lunch has been taken. 

Before the inclement weather forced the players off the field, India had assumed total control of the innings on day 1. The exact score stands at 288/2 after 73.0 overs. Devdutt Padikkal anchored the visitors’ innings with a magnificent maiden Test century and is currently unbeaten on 131. 

Galle Weather Today During India vs Sri Lanka Match

At the time of writing, the drizzle is gone at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Currently, the weather in Galle, Sri Lanka, is mostly cloudy with a temperature of 30°C. The rain chance stands at 30%. According to Cricbuzz, the inspection is underway at the time of writing. 

Winds are blowing at a steady speed of 14 mph from the west, and humidity is sitting at 76%. Looking at the full daily forecast for today, the area is expected to experience scattered thunderstorms and showers during the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 30°C and a 35% chance of rain. As night falls, conditions will shift to a thunderstorm, with temperatures dropping to a low of 28°C and the chance of rain increasing to 55%.  

IND vs SL 1st Test Day 2: When Will Play Resume? 

The exact start time for the match is yet to be officially announced, but there is a positive update. The rain has stopped, and match officials scheduled an official pitch inspection for 1:40 PM local time.

During this inspection, the umpires will assess the outfield conditions and ensure there are no dangerous damp spots, especially near the bowler’s run-ups. If they are satisfied with the ground staff’s drying efforts and no further rain falls, play is expected to resume shortly after the inspection, likely between 2:00 PM and 2:15 PM.

Hourly Galle Weather Breakdown for Match Hours: 

• 12:30 PM: Light rain | 30°C | 20% chance of precipitation | Wind: 14 mph from the west
• 1:30 PM: Mostly cloudy | 30°C | 10% chance of precipitation | Wind: 14 mph from the west
• 2:30 PM: Cloudy | 29°C | 10% chance of precipitation | Wind: 13 mph from the west
• 3:30 PM: Cloudy | 29°C | 10% chance of precipitation | Wind: 12 mph from the west
• 4:30 PM: Cloudy | 29°C | 10% chance of precipitation | Wind: 11 mph from the west
• 5:30 PM: Cloudy | 29°C | 10% chance of precipitation | Wind: 11 mph from the west