Rain Threat for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash — Colombo Weather Forecast for February 15

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan group stage clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled for February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Ahead of this blockbuster fixture, weather forecasts have sparked fresh concerns about rain interruptions potentially affecting play.

Weather Conditions Ahead of Match Day

Colombo has experienced wet weather patterns this month, disrupting several warm-up fixtures and prompting worries about further interruptions. While the main tournament matches played so far have proceeded with minimal long delays, forecasts suggest cloudy skies and scattered rain in the days leading up to the India–Pakistan showdown.

According to weather models:

• February 14 could see cloudy conditions with rain around the afternoon and evening — possibly overlapping with pre-match preparations.
• On February 15, skies are expected to remain mostly cloudy with occasional bright spells, but isolated showers or thunderstorms cannot be ruled out, particularly during early evening hours when the match will be underway.

Overall, Colombo’s February monthly averages show a modest amount of rainfall spread over several days, meaning weather volatility is a normal feature this time of year.

What This Means for the Game

If rain moves in during the India vs Pakistan match, several scenarios could unfold:

• Delayed toss or later start depending on intensity and timing of rain
• Intermittent stoppages, especially during heavy cloud bursts
• Reduced overs decided by DLS if rain affects a portion of play

Stadium officials will be on high alert, and ground staff will deploy covers and drainage as soon as showers begin. The R. Premadasa venue has good drainage systems, which can help resume play more quickly after short rain spells.

Fans and officials alike will be hoping for a full uninterrupted contest, but given Colombo’s current weather trend and February’s moderate wet risk, a degree of uncertainty remains.

Key Takeaway

While complete washout is not the most likely outcome, the chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms on February 15 means that rain could delay or interrupt the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo. Advance planning by teams and match officials will be crucial to managing any weather disruptions and ensuring maximum cricket is played.