Kandy, Sri Lanka

The cricketing world is eagerly anticipating the high-stakes clash between archrivals Pakistan and India in today's Asia Cup match, set to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. However, cricket enthusiasts and players may need to keep an eye on the weather, as forecasts predict intermittent rain throughout the day.

The much-anticipated match, scheduled to commence at 2:30 pm (PST), will unfold under the watchful eyes of fans and experts alike. Kandy, situated half an hour ahead of Pakistan's time zone, will be the battleground for this fierce encounter.

According to AccuWeather, the day's weather forecast suggests a 58 per cent chance of showers at 3 pm local time. However, the outlook appears more favorable between 3 pm and 6 pm, with relatively clear conditions anticipated. Subsequently, rain is expected to make a return from 7 pm onwards, persisting until 11 pm.

The forecast further describes the day as having "a thick cloud cover and humidity with a couple of showers" in the daytime, with "considerable cloudiness, rain, and drizzle" predicted for the night.

Meanwhile, BBC Weather has forecasted "thundershowers and a gentle breeze" throughout the day. The highest likelihood of rain is expected around 3:30 pm, with an 80 per cent chance, gradually decreasing as the night progresses.

Cricket legend Wasim Akram, who is presently in Kandy, has reported that drizzling has already begun in the city, with overcast skies. However, he remains optimistic, stating in a video posted on social media platform X, "Later on in the afternoon, it is said the weather will be clear." Akram also extended his best wishes to both teams and reminded fans that "at the end of the day, it is just a match." He added, "Someone has to lose and someone has to win — just support your teams."

Weather update from beautiful Kendy. #AsiaCup2023 #pakvsind #CricketTwitter #SriLanka pic.twitter.com/J5wWI6osDK
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 2, 2023

As fans hold their breath for this historic clash, here are the confirmed line-ups for both teams:

Pakistan:

Babar Azam (captain)
Shadab Khan
Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper)
Fakhar Zaman
Imam-ul-Haq
Salman Ali Agha
Iftikhar Ahmed
Mohammad Nawaz
Haris Rauf
Naseem Shah
Shaheen Shah Afridi

India:

Rohit Sharma (captain)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper)
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Shardul Thakur
Mohammed Shami
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Siraj
Jasprit Bumrah

The world will be watching as these cricketing giants face off, with both teams vying for supremacy in what promises to be a thrilling contest, rain or shine. Stay tuned for live updates and all the action from this riveting Asia Cup match.

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