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sri lanka vs england weather: The second Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup will be played between England and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. There is a risk of rain in this match.
New Delhi The Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup began with a rain-washed match. R. of Colombo. No ball was bowled in the match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Premadasa Stadium. The toss for this Group 2 match also took place amidst drizzle. It was hoped that if the rain stopped, play would resume, albeit for a few overs. However, the rain did not stop, leading to the cancellation of the match. As a result, both teams were awarded one point each. The second Super 8 match between England and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place on February 22. This match is also under threat of rain.
This afternoon match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Co-hosts Sri Lanka, from Group 2, will look to secure a place in the semi-finals by defeating England. However, England will have the same intention. Two early points will not only give both teams confidence and momentum, but also push them into the race for the top four. Both teams know that every Super 8 match is almost a do-or-die situation.
Rain likely in Sri Lanka vs England match.
The match in Pallekele will start at 3:00 pm local time. However, the weather may dampen the excitement of this match. There is a 50 percent chance of rain at the start of the match, and heavy rain is expected during the first innings. The temperature is expected to be around 22-27 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected to exceed 80 percent. If this match is called off due to rain, the race to reach the semifinals from Group 2 will be accelerated.
As per the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 rules, there are no reserve days except for semi-finals and finals. Each team must play at least five overs for a result. If this limit is not reached by the cut-off time, the match will be declared scoreless, and both teams will share the points. In such a scenario, if the Sri Lanka vs England match is called off due to rain, it will mean that all the four teams in Group 2 will be tied on one point after one match. Then each team will have two matches remaining. To reach the semi-finals, all four teams must win both of their remaining matches; A defeat could put them on the brink of elimination. Currently, Pakistan leads the group followed by New Zealand.
Feb 22, 2026 10:41 AM IST
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