The highly anticipated Super Eights clash between Pakistan and England in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to proceed as scheduled, with no rain forecast at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
According to the latest weather reports, Kandy is expected to see mostly clear skies at 7:00 pm, with temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and a RealFeel of 28°C (82°F). The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and England looks unlikely to be disrupted.
Although conditions look favorable for play, poor air quality may impact residents, especially those with respiratory conditions.
Humidity remains high at 68%, creating a very humid environment both indoors and outdoors. The dew point stands at 20°C, indicating significant moisture in the air.
Light northwest winds are blowing at 6 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching 13 km/h, offering minimal relief from the humidity. Cloud cover is limited to 14%, and visibility is good at 16 kilometers. The cloud ceiling is measured at 9,100 meters.
The AccuLumen Brightness Index indicates complete darkness, consistent with evening playing conditions.
The positive forecast comes after Pakistan’s previous Super Eight match against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The match was interrupted shortly after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first. Continuous rain for more than two and a half hours forced officials to call off the game, with both teams sharing one point.
The top two teams from each Super Eights group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for March 4 and 5.
Under the tournament’s “Fusion Formula,” Pakistan will play all of their T20 World Cup 2026 matches in Sri Lanka.
If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, the first semi-final will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium. If Pakistan does not qualify, the match will instead take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The venue for the final on March 8 will also depend on Pakistan’s progression in the tournament.