Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2019 - Weather Watch

[Sher Khan]

Rain could ruin this test match! Heavy rain forecast for days 2 and 3.

 

[whetstone]

Rain could ruin this test match! Heavy rain forecast for days 2 and 3.

That would be a bummer if it does indeed affect play for too long

 

[Abdullah719]

Forecast for Day 2 and 3:

 

[sharmaji]

It'd be a shame if rain plays a spoilsport and the match ends in a draw.

 

[minamino]

Its raining right now. Looks like it could be a long wait for Test cricket in Pakistan

 

[Someone]

Is it raining now ?

 

[LegendAli]

 

[Abdullah476]

How's the weather looking like for the next three days? (Pak vs SL)

Just checked the forecast and it's not looking good unfortunately. The only day where we can expect a full day's play is on Sunday but it'll be too little too late by then.

Is anyone here a local so they can tell us exactly how the weather's looking like for the next 3 days?

If so, please do share your weather updates

Cheers

 

[TeamPak95]

Will points be given if the game is rained out ?

 

[Abdullah476]

Will points be given if the game is rained out ?

20 or 30 points each to both sides

 

[Abdullah476]

20 or 30 points each to both sides

I've checked it's 20 points for a draw in a two match series

 

[Titan24]

I've checked it's 20 points for a draw in a two match series

Total points are 120 for each tes series and for a 2 match one it turns out to be 60 for each test. A draw should be giving 30 each. 20 should be in a 3 match series.

 

[Abdullah476]

Total points are 120 for each tes series and for a 2 match one it turns out to be 60 for each test. A draw should be giving 30 each. 20 should be in a 3 match series.

It should be but unfortunately it's not.
Pakistan should have scheduled a 3 match series instead a two match one. One draw at least was guaranteed

 

[Abdullah719]

Total points are 120 for each tes series and for a 2 match one it turns out to be 60 for each test. A draw should be giving 30 each. 20 should be in a 3 match series.

He's actually right. Draws mean fewer points overall, I think that's a good move.

 

[Abdullah476]

He's actually right. Draws mean fewer points overall, I think that's a good move.

I'm not disagreeing but why is a good move?

 

[Titan24]

He's actually right. Draws mean fewer points overall, I think that's a good move.

Surprising but makes sense. Thanks for the info.

 

[Titan24]

It should be but unfortunately it's not.
Pakistan should have scheduled a 3 match series instead a two match one. One draw at least was guaranteed

True. Never understood the point of a 2 match series in any format. Minimum should be 3.

 

[The Viper]

I'm not disagreeing but why is a good move?

It values wins and encourages attacking cricket. For instance teams will be in a hurry to declare now to secure a victory. Like what Australia did vs Pakistan recently.

 

[sharmaji]

How's the weather forecast for the second test?

 

[Abdullah476]

How's the weather forecast for the second test?

A bit too early to say but at the moment it looks clear for the 5 days - Sunny with 0% chance of rain

 

[sharmaji]

Great. Thanks.

A bit too early to say but at the moment it looks clear for the 5 days - Sunny with 0% chance of rain

 

[moghul]

Its quite dumb from PCB to organize match in Rawalpindi in mid December, where light is bad, days are very short and it often rains during this time of the year. Weather in Karachi is much better for cricket these days. After Karachi another city in south should have been considered. Even Multan would have been much better than Rawalpindi.

Multan, Punjab, Pakistan 10 Day Weatherr

DAY DESCRIPTION HIGH / LOW PRECIP WIND HUMIDITY
TODAY
DEC 13
Sun
66°47°


SAT
DEC 14
Partly Cloudy
67°46°

SUN
DEC 15
Sunny
68°45°

MON
DEC 16
Sunny
69°44°

 

[kingusama92]

Its quite dumb from PCB to organize match in Rawalpindi in mid December, where light is bad, days are very short and it often rains during this time of the year. Weather in Karachi is much better for cricket these days. After Karachi another city in south should have been considered. Even Multan would have been much better than Rawalpindi.

Multan, Punjab, Pakistan 10 Day Weatherr

DAY DESCRIPTION HIGH / LOW PRECIP WIND HUMIDITY
TODAY
DEC 13
Sun
66°47°


SAT
DEC 14
Partly Cloudy
67°46°

SUN
DEC 15
Sunny
68°45°

MON
DEC 16
Sunny
69°44°

To be fair, it was raining in Multan yesterday.

I think they realize all of this but might have had their hands tied due to security issues. In my estimation, they were likely working with limited options (Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi) otherwise SL would refuse to send their team. Remember, most of the venues are approved by a security delegation well in advance.

Plus, they probably didn't want to host multiple Tests in the same city (i.e. Karachi) due to the resources it uses up over an extended period.

It's a tough spot to be in for the PCB.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bummer. Test match is returning to Pak after so many years. This happens.

 

[aukhan]

There shouldn't be anymore Test matches in Pindi.

 

[hur rizvi]

There shouldn't be anymore Test matches in Pindi.

Pindi is a result-oriented pitch, there definitely should be tests here. They can start a bit early and check the forecast next time

 

[Abdullah719]

I'm not disagreeing but why is a good move?

It values wins and encourages attacking cricket. For instance teams will be in a hurry to declare now to secure a victory. Like what Australia did vs Pakistan recently.

Pretty much what he ^ said.

 

[Abdullah719]

Tomorrow.

 

[Boi]

Pindi is a result-oriented pitch, there definitely should be tests here. They can start a bit early and check the forecast next time

Or just play a pink ball Test.

 

[MenInG]

Ramiz Raja :

“It was a tough day in Rawalpindi. There was frustration because of the rain and bad lights. A lot of cricket could not be played because of this. The debating point is why the first match was not played in Karachi? It does not have the same weather as Rawalpindi. Test cricket was being played in Pakistan after 10 years. We could have had five days of cricket there"

 

[topspin]

I would like to see Gujranwala host a test match.

 

[sharmaji]

I agree with Ramiz. It is such a historic match and PCB should have hosted it in a better (no-raining) venue.

Ramiz Raja :

“It was a tough day in Rawalpindi. There was frustration because of the rain and bad lights. A lot of cricket could not be played because of this. The debating point is why the first match was not played in Karachi? It does not have the same weather as Rawalpindi. Test cricket was being played in Pakistan after 10 years. We could have had five days of cricket there"

 

[Abdullah476]

Looks like we'll get a full day in on Sunday.
But how's the weather for tomorrow?
Looks like it'll be partly sunny throughout