SL vs PAK Upcoming Match

3:29 PM IST As the persistent rain has the final say in the second T20I without a ball being bowled, Pakistan cannot lose this series, maintaining their crucial 1-0 lead. This washout piles the pressure on the hosts, Sri Lanka, who now face a must-win scenario in the final encounter to level the series. All eyes now turn to Sunday, January 11, 2026, when the decisive third T20I is scheduled to commence at 1.30 PM GMT. Join us an hour earlier for the match build-up and all the latest updates. Cheers for now.

3:25 PM IST In a damp and dreary conclusion to what promised to be an electrifying evening at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, the second T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan has officially been CALLED OFF due to relentless rainfall. It is deeply disappointing for the fans and players alike that the persistent weather refused to relent, ultimately preventing even the toss from taking place and leaving the umpires with no choice but to abandon the fixture. For Pakistan, this washout means they maintain their 1-0 lead in the three-match series following their victory in the opener, but it robs both sides of invaluable competitive preparation just ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka, in particular, will feel the sting of this lost opportunity, as they were desperate to bounce back and find answers for their batting struggles.

3:23 PM IST UPDATE - 2.38 pm GMT - Hopes for a continuation of play hinge precariously on the weather, as commentator Russel Arnold stated on air that 4.46 pm GMT is the absolute latest a 5-over per-side contest can commence. Arnold adds that a crucial half-hour window now looms, with the possibility of any further action dependent entirely on the skies clearing sufficiently to allow the ground staff adequate time to prepare the field for a potential abbreviated match.

2:22 PM IST UPDATE - 2.14 pm GMT - It is looking like a long wait folks. First, the light drizzles have turned their pace on and currently, it's completely pouring in Dambulla. Second, the ground is entirely covered with thick blue covers, so if and only if the rain stops, the groundsmen will need some time to clear the water logged on the covers. So let's talk about the 16th edition of this 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, which is set to kick off from 15 January 2026 and run through to 6 February 2026, with matches being co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament officially opens with defending champion India taking on the USA on the first day, but each team will get the time to tune their preparations with warm-up fixtures from 9 to 14 January. 

1:36 PM IST UPDATE - 1.23 pm GMT - Some positive hopes! The heavy blue covers have been pulled back from one section of the field, revealing the playing surface underneath. The head of the ground staff and one of the umpires are discussing in that region. The umpire is carrying his umbrella, but it is not open. After that brief conversation, the thick covers are back on and now the drizzles have got a bit heavier as the umpire has opened his umbrella and is walking back to his shed. Stick around for more updates.

1:10 PM IST UPDATE - 1.05 pm GMT - Not the news we wanted to give, but THE TOSS HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO RAIN. It's currently drizzling in Dambulla and the ground has been covered to avoid waterlogging on the green turf. The weather forecast is not looking any encoraging as it is showing that this light drizzle will continue the whole night. Stay tuned for further updates.