Rain is likely to make an appearance during the India versus Pakistan group ‘A’ T20 World Cup 2024 encounter set to be played at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday.
Although it is currently overcast and not raining in the area, the weather forecast does suggest a likely shower around the time when the marquee match is scheduled to start - 10:30 AM local time (8:00 PM IST).
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Forecast suggest showers around the same time when India vs Pakistan is scheduled to start. | Photo Credit: Screenshot/ Weather Underground
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It is raining in some parts of New York but not in the Nassau County where the match is supposed to take place. According to the forecast, even if there is no rain, there’s going to be a cloudy cover for the most part of the match.
At 6:55 PM IST, the rain has started outside the stadium. We might have a delayed start including the toss, which is scheduled at 7:30 PM IST.
The pitch is now covered since the drizzle is getting steady.
Fans braving the rain before the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR/ The Hindu
The toss is delayed. Although the rain has got lighter.
Rain has stopped but covers are still in place.
The inspection will take place at 7:45 PM IST.
Covers are coming off. The start time has now moved to 8:30 PM IST. Toss set to take place at 8:00 PM IST. No overs lost.
Pakistan wins the toss and opts to field first.
8:15 PM IST: The rain has returned, and the covers are back on.
8:23 PM IST: The covers are coming off now. The start will be delayed though.
8:30 PM IST: The match will now start at 8:50 PM IST.
8:55 PM IST: The rain is back and the players are going off the field. India has played one over.
Forecast suggests the rain won’t last long. | Photo Credit: Screenshot/ Weather Underground
9:00 PM IST: The rain is getting heavier, and we might start to lose overs in some time.
9:13 PM IST: The umpires are walking into the field to have a look. Important thing is the umbrellas aren’t open which means the rain has got lighter. The covers are coming off.
9:15 PM IST: Players are walking outside. The play should start soon now.
9:19 PM IST: The match to restart at 9:30 PM IST. No overs have been lost.
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