The Pakistan will play a high-stakes match against a cricket team Namibia in the year ICC T20 World Cup 2026 about Wednesday, February 18at the address Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. After a crushing defeat against India, Salman Ali Agha‘s men are in a “must win” position to secure their place in the Super 8s as a loss would see them crash out of the tournament. USA.
Rain threat during Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 clash?
The much-anticipated afternoon encounter faces potential weather disruption as an unstable ‘tropical fold’ over the Bay of Bengal continues to linger over Sri Lanka. Although the SCC has hosted competitive games so far, the atmospheric pressure remains low and the ground crew is on high alert for sudden showers.
Historically, Pakistan have faced Namibia only once in a T20I (during the 2021 World Cup) and won that match comfortably. However, a washout would be a nightmare for former champions; sharing a point would make their qualification entirely dependent on other results and potentially end their campaign prematurely. Fans will be keeping a close eye on the Colombo skies hoping for clear conditions for this critical Match 35.
PAK vs NAM: Weather forecast for T20 World Cup 2026 match
The forecast shows a significant risk of interruptions in the afternoon as teams prepare for the local start at 3pm. The Sri Lanka Meteorological Department says there is a possibility of lightning in the Western Province. Daytime conditions in Colombo are expected to be hot and muggy, with temperatures expected to peak31°C. Unlike the evening games, this afternoon fixture sits in the window for thunderstorms fueled by tropical heat. With no reserve day for the group stage games, both sides will be praying that the rain stays away long enough to get at least five shots per side to get a result.
Colombo Hourly Prediction (Match Day: 18 Feb 2026)
According to information, the second half of the day is characterized by high humidity and the first half of the match is characterized by the possibility of heavy rain. AccuWeather.
Match Day Hourly Weather Forecast
| Time | Temp | Real Feel | Precipitation % | The situation | Wind / Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m | 27°C | 31°C | 20% | cloudy | NE 11 km/h |
| 11:00 a.m | 28°C | 33°C | 20% | cloudy | NE 11 km/h |
| 12:00 p.m | 29°C | 34°C | 25% | cloudy | NNE at 11 km/h |
| 13:00 | 30°C | 34°C | 52% | Thunderstorms | NNE at 13 km/h |
| 02:00 | 29°C | 32°C | 60% | Thunderstorms | NNE at 13 km/h |
| 15:00 (Start) | 28°C | 31°C | 49% | Cloudy / Rainy | NNE at 13 km/h |
| 16:00 | 28°C | 32°C | 18% | cloudy | NNE at 15 km/h |
| 17:00 | 28°C | 31°C | 18% | cloudy | SD 15 / 28 km/h |
| 18:00 | 28°C | 29°C | 23% | cloudy | SD 15 / 28 km/h |
| 19:00 | 27°C | 30°C | 49% | cloudy | NE 13 / 30 km/h |
The main weather factors for the match
- Pre-match Thunderstorm (13:00 – 15:00): A 60% chance of thunderstorms indicating a high probability of a delayed start and a wet pitch just before the inning.
- Compatible Window Cleaning: Fortunately, the chance of rain is decreasing 18% 16:00 to 18:00 suggests a shortened game is very likely, even if the kick-off is delayed.
- Extremely humid conditions: Humidity is expected to drop 80% towards evening. This “stagnant tropical weather” will test the fitness of both teams, making the 28°C feel even hotter.
- Air Quality Alert: Air quality is currently rated as Pitycan be a factor for players during high-intensity afternoon periods.
Source: AccuWeather Hourly Forecast for Colombo, Sri Lanka (February 18, 2026).
