Sri Lanka And South Africa face an important Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Colombo’s R on Friday. League stage match at Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. However, weather conditions threaten to have a major impact on the contest as rain continues to play a role in hampering Sri Lanka’s campaign. The hosts are still looking for their first win while South Africa are in third place after recovering well from their opening defeat. Here’s a detailed hourly weather forecast that could affect the match.
Rain threatens Sri Lanka’s hopes of winning the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
South Africa, after losing its first match EnglandMade a strong comeback with a win against New Zealand, IndiaAnd bangladeshPreparing themselves well to make it to the semi-finals. In contrast, co-hosts Sri Lanka are struggling to make a mark and have already suffered two defeats in the tournament. their leader, Chamari AthapaththuFacing rising pressure as the weather forecast for Colombo predicts isolated thunderstorms with high chances of rain throughout the day. Temperatures will hover between 26°C and 29°C with high humidity near 79%, increasing the risk of rain.
Persistent rain could cause interruptions or delays that could disrupt the flow of the match, potentially denying Sri Lanka a chance to remain in the tournament. The rain will particularly hurt the hosts’ already tenuous semi-final hopes, while South Africa’s strong momentum will remain intact.
Hourly weather outlook in Colombo
The weather in Colombo on 17 October is expected to be challenging for uninterrupted cricket. Scattered thunderstorms are predicted with temperatures between 26°C and 29°C. Humidity remains at 79%, and winds blow at speeds of 9 to 14 km/h, increasing atmospheric instability. There is a 65% chance of rain throughout the day, increasing the chances of delays or interruptions during the match. Hourly details of expected weather conditions during match time are given below:
| Time | temperature | Rain | damp | Pressure | wind speed |
| 15:00 | 27 degrees Celsius | Light rain of about 2.0 mm | 80% | 1006 MB | Winds at speed 9 to 13 km/h |
| 16:00 | 27 degrees Celsius | Moderate rainfall of about 2.7 mm | 73% | 1006 MB | Winds at speed 7 to 14 km/h |
| 17:00 | 26 degrees Celsius | Heavy rainfall of about 5.1 mm | 76% | 1007 MB | Winds at speed of 5 to 7 km/h |
| 18:00 | 25 degrees Celsius | about 1.5 mm light rain | 69% | 1008 MB | Winds at speed 3 to 4 km/h |
| 19:00 | 25 degrees Celsius | Minimum rainfall around 0.2 mm | 66% | 1009 MB | Winds at speed 6 to 8 km/h |
| at 20:00 | 25 degrees Celsius | Minimum rainfall around 0.2 mm | 51% | 1010 MB | Winds at speed 7 to 11 km/h |
| 21:00 | 25 degrees Celsius | no rain | 76% | 1010 MB | Winds at speed 6 to 10 km/h |
| at 22:00 | 25 degrees Celsius | Very light rain of about 0.1 mm | 81% | 1010 MB | Winds at speed 5 to 8 km/h |
| 23:00 | 25 degrees Celsius | Light rain of about 0.5 mm | 72% | 1009 MB | Winds at speed 5 to 8 km/h |
The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall around 17:00, with up to 5.1 mm of rain, which could coincide with key stages of the match. Sporadic but persistent rain is likely to affect playing conditions for several hours, causing potential delays or interruptions. The temperature gradually decreases slightly towards evening, but the humidity remains high, increasing the chances of further rainfall. Winds are relatively light but variable.
This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
