India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

Team India and Bangladesh set for dead rubber when they clash in the final Super 4 match of Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Friday (September 15).

India head into the match fresh back-to-back wins over arch-rival Pakistan and Sri Lanka that sealed their final berth, while Bangladesh come into the match on two successive defeats that has knocked them out of contention from final race.

R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo to host India vs Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match

Although their clash has no bearing on the tournament, Rohit Sharma-led India will use this as a platform to test their bench strength, while Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh will play for pride and gain confidence ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

But with weather conditions once again likely to influence the match that has no reserve day, will we see a full match? Here is a look at the R Premadasa Stadium pitch report and Colombo weather forecast ahead of IND vs BAN, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match:

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The wickets at the R Premadasa Cricket Stadium have been known to be batting friendly that also provide spinners some assistance as the game progresses. The teams batting first has enjoyed more success compared to the teams chasing, having won 79 times in the 144 ODIs so far.

In the ongoing tournament, we saw the same pattern in three matches with teams batting first enjoying success. While we saw one match being dominated by batters, the spinners also have come to the party in two of the three matches so far.

The average score batting first at the venue in 226. So, the captain winning the toss on Friday (September 15) may also look to follow the pattern of getting runs on the board and use the conditions under lights to their advantage.

While rain has affected the matches at the venue so far, none have ended in No Result thanks to the reserve day in of the matches. However, none of the other matches except for the final will have a reserve day.

Plus, rain once again returned on Thursday (September 14), delaying the toss in a crucial meeting between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. So, what will the role of the weather be in India vs Bangladesh on September 15?

Colombo R Premadasa Stadium Weather Forecast on Friday, September 15

It is expected to be no different to the earlier days this week with overcast conditions and a couple of thunderstorms later in the day. The maximum temperature is expected to be 32° C at the start of the match, reducing to 27° C in the night.

Rain Prediction for September 15 in Colombo: According AccuWeather, there is chance of thunderstorms from 7 AM to 9 AM and again at 5 PM, 8 PM and 9 PM. So, as per the weather forecast, the IND vs BAN match is likely to be interrupted by rain.