Rain is likely to disrupt the fourth day of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Thursday, with heavy afternoon showers forecast after a cloudy morning.
According to AccuWeather, the morning is expected to stay cloudy, with temperatures around 21°C and a 25% chance of rain. Conditions are then expected to worsen sharply in the afternoon, with the chance of rain rising to 92% and heavy showers lasting around two and a half hours. Rainfall could reach 14.6mm.
01. Key takeaways
- Heavy showers are forecast for the afternoon of Day 4, with a 92% chance of rain and up to 14.6mm expected.
- A complete washout looks unlikely, with a substantial morning session expected before the rain arrives.
- Sri Lanka were 404/4 at stumps on Day 3, trailing Pakistan by 30 runs.
- Dhananjaya de Silva is unbeaten on 104, with captain Kusal Mendis on 38.
02. Match position
Pakistan declared their first innings at 434/9 after 106.3 overs, with five batters, including three debutants, scoring half-centuries. Sri Lanka fought back after an early collapse on the third day, with Dhananjaya de Silva and captain Kusal Mendis leading the recovery. Read our Day 3 report for the full story of Sri Lanka’s fightback.
03. Second Test moves to Rawalpindi
The second Test of the series, from November 17 to 21, has been moved from Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium to Rawalpindi because of worsening smog in Lahore. Tickets will go on sale from 3 pm on Thursday, November 12, priced at Rs 200 per person per day for the general, first-class, premium and VIP enclosures. Both Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test |
|---|---|
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Day 4 | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
| Forecast | Cloudy morning, heavy afternoon showers (92% chance, up to 14.6mm) |
| Score | Pakistan 434/9 declared; Sri Lanka 404/4, trail by 30 runs |
04. FAQs
Will Day 4 of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test be washed out?
A complete washout looks unlikely. The forecast points to a substantial morning session, with heavy rain expected mainly in the afternoon.
What is the match position?
Pakistan declared at 434/9. Sri Lanka reached 404/4 at stumps on Day 3, trailing by 30 runs, with Dhananjaya de Silva unbeaten on 104.
Where will the second Test be played?
In Rawalpindi, from November 17 to 21. It was moved from Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium because of smog.
