ENG vs PAK: Weather forecast for T20 World Cup 2026 match 45, Pallekele (24th February)

ENG vs PAK, T20 World Cup Match 45, will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on February 24.

England and Pakistan are set to battle in their second game of the Super 8 Round in the T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams are placed in Group 2 in Round 2 alongside New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

England made a marvellous start in the Super 8 Round by crushing Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their opening game. Harry Brook & Co. bowled them out for 95 runs after setting a target of 147. Following the victory, they are placed in the top spot in the Group 2 points table with two points.

On the other hand, the Salman Agha & Co. faced bad luck at the start of the second round, as their clash against New Zealand was washed out due to rain. The captains of both teams arrived on the field for the toss, which Pakistan won and opted to bat first.

However, due to incessant rain immediately after the toss, not a single over could be bowled, and the match ended in a draw. Both teams were awarded one point each. Notably, a few games in Sri Lanka have been affected by rain in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Here’s the weather forecast for the ENG vs PAK match of the T20 World Cup 2026

The ENG vs PAK encounter will start at 7 PM (IST and local) on February 24. According to weather.com, the temperature of Palekelle city will be 31° Celsius in the day and 20° Celsius at night. The sky will be partly cloudy in the afternoon but clear at night.

The chances of rain are 15%. At the exact time of the match, it will reduce to just 2%. Therefore, the ENG vs PAK game will not be hampered by rain. The humidity will be 55% at night.

Meanwhile, the scenario for the semi-finals in Group 2 has become a little tricky with the New Zealand vs Pakistan match getting washed out. All teams will be active in the race to the semis even after today’s clash, and Net Run Rate (NRR) is expected to play a big role.

England will book a semi-final spot with a victory over Pakistan. On the other hand, Salman Agha & Co. need to win this match; otherwise, their progress to the semis will depend on the results of other games.

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