IND vs SL Weather Update: Chance of Rain and Dharamsala Weather Forecast on 26 February

The Indian team will be up against the Sri Lanka team in the 2nd T20I at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on 26 February, Saturday. The Indian team have already won the 1st T20I and would look to continue their unbeaten run in the T20Is. While the Sri Lanka team have a hard task upon their hands to level the series against a tough competitor.

IND vs SL: Chance of Rain and Dharamsala Weather Forecast on 26 February

The picturesque ground at Dharamsala is all set to host the 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka. But in terms of weather forecast and chances of rain, it is not looking quite bright for the cricket fans. The temperatures are expected to be in the range of 3 degree to 7 degree celsius, which depicts the stronghold of cold winds around 8 km/h in the city.

At present, the rain showers have erupted and there are 90% chances of night showers as well. The 2nd T20I is expected to be have a delayed start, and there can be frequent stoppages due to rain. The nearby cities like Shimla and Mandi have received heavy snowfall and rains for the last 2 days. The humidity will be around 80% in the day and night at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Tadium, Dharamsala.

In the 1st ODI between South Africa and India on Mar 12 2020, not even a coin toss was possible due to incessant rain at Dharamsala. The same can be expected today as well, as per the weather forecast by meteorological department.

In fact, the city of Dharamsala witnessed an earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on February 25, which certainly shook the city, but no causalities and damages are reported to be caused to the properties.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I

The Indian team secured a 62 run victory over the Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I at Lucknow, and hold an edge to win their 3rd T20I series in a row. They are expected to keep their Playing 11 same for this fixture. While the visitors will look to make a couple of changes in their 11, with Dickwella, Silva, and Fernando coming into the side.

IND Playing 11 (expected): Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal

SL Playing 11 (expected): Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dhananjaya De Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara

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