SL vs IND 1st Test Weather Update: Will Rain Wash Out Day 5 in Galle?

The first Test match between Sri Lanka and India at Galle has reached its final day. After four days of domination, Team India will be favorites going into Day 5. However, rain threat still looms, which can disrupt India's plans.

The Galle Test between Sri Lanka and India has been affected by rain on all the four days so far. The fifth day is not expected to be any different with cloudy skies and patches of rain throughout.

Will Rain Wash Out SL vs IND 1st Test Day 5 in Galle?

According to the SL vs IND 1st Test Day 5 weather update, rain is forecast for the fifth day of the game. There will be light rain showers early in the morning, however, it is expected to be clear before the game starts.

Although there will be patches of rain, the game is likely to be unaffected. The Galle weather for IND vs SL 1st Test hasn't been unpredictable so far. While we have witnessed heavy rain, there has been bright sunshine as well.

Some showers are expected after the end of the first and second session. The final session might witness some rain, although it might not impact the game much. Overall, the Galle Test Day 5 weather will remain overcast with rain playing its part.

The multiple rain interruptions at the Galle International Stadium might not please the players, especially from Team India, since they are in the driver's seat. Hosts Sri Lanka will hope to save this game, although they have an uphill task in hand against a strong Indian bowling attack on a pitch assisting the spinners.

The match is due to start from 9:45 AM IST, which is 15 minutes before the scheduled time. This is because the rain affected several delays during the courts of this Test match.

How Has Rain Affected the IND vs SL Galle Test?

The rain has affected the Sri Lanka vs India Test so far but the match is still expected to have a result, provided that there are not much delays on the final day. The first day of the match produced 73 overs while the second day produced just 43 overs.

Day 3 of the Galle Test had 80 overs in total while 83 overs were possibly on the penultimate day. It remains to be seen how many overs are possible on the final day but India, one of the best cricket teams in the world, will hope that they get enough to bowl out the opposition.

It is a crucial game for the Men in Blue as they find themselves in the middle of the World Test Championship points table. They need to win this game, which will give them the confidence going forward in this WTC cycle.