India going against Pakistan is undoubtedly the most amped-up contest in the game of cricket. The neighboring countries have set up the greatest rivalry between themselves. Moreover, their limited clashes in the game only add up to the excitement regarding their clash. India Vs Pakistan is scheduled on the 23rd of October for the T20 World Cup in Australia. Last they met in World Cup, India tasted a sour defeat at the hands of Babar and Co. And cited as the revenge match by the fans, the upcoming match holds unmatched significance.
However, recent reports from Australia hint at a hindrance in the much-anticipated clash. The match is scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the 23rd. However, currently, Melbourne is witnessing a heavy downpour. Australia is undergoing the La Nina effect, where the summers go wetter than normal conditions. And hence, most parts of Sydney and Melbourne are surrounded by dark clouds ready to pour down anytime.
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India Vs Pakistan: Weather Forecast
As per the weather forecast, Melbourne is set to face continuous rain from Friday to the next three days. And the India Vs Pakistan clash is expected to come under the scrutiny of rain. The forecast shows 96% chances of precipitation on Friday, October 21st. The prediction for Saturday, October 22nd is no better. While, as of now, for the match day, that is 23rd, the forecast tells a 95% chance of rain. “Cloudy. Very high (95 percent) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly during the evening,” reads the official forecast statement.
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The India vs New Zealand warm-up match scheduled on Wednesday, 19th October at the Gabba was called off due to the incessant rain in Brisbane. And if we go by the reports, there’s a high chance of the India vs Pakistan game being canceled due to the rain. If not, there’s a sure-shot chance of a game with reduced overs at least. Consequently, if the rivals don’t get to see each other on the 23rd, fans will have to rely on both their chances to reach the playoffs. As they don’t have any other match lined up in the league stage.
