India and Sri Lanka are set to resume their rivalry in the second T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, January 5. The Men in Blue had a close shave in the last game which they ended up winning by just two runs. Given the absence of top stars, the young Indian team led by Hardik Pandya managed to have some sensational performances which eventually saw the hosts emerging winners on the night. Sri Lanka in contrast would have been happy having to chase a 163-run total on a pitch that was good for batting. But poor shot selection and untimely dismissals led to them eventually coming up agonizingly short. In this article, we shall take a look at how the weather can turn out to be in the 2nd T20I. Umran Malik Breaks Jasprit Bumrah’s Record of Fastest Delivery by an Indian Pacer, Bowls 155kph to Dismiss Dasun Shanaka During IND vs SL 1st T20I 2023.

The second game too will have the same start time as the first match (7:00 pm IST) and the weather is mostly expected to be the same as well as how it was at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With one more win over the Asian champions, India can claim the series and it would be a huge achievement for this young team, which is looking to set a certain template of playing T20 cricket heading into the next T20 World Cup in 2024.

 

Pune Weather Report

Expected weather in Pune at the time of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I (Source: Accuweather)

According to Accuweather, the weather would be alright for a good game of cricket. There would be no weather-related interruption in this contest. The weather initially would slightly be on the warmer side but would turn cooler as the game progresses. The temperature would be between 23 to 28 degrees Celsius. India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I 2023 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Players, H2H and Other Things You Need to Know About IND vs SL Cricket Match in Pune.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Report

The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium would favour the batters and with a quick outfield, one can expect some good scores within the powerplay. Also, there’s a fair bit of bounce on this track and pacers will look to make early inroads with the new ball. Spinners too will find assistance as the match progresses.

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