Weather threatens to ruin New Zealand’s crucial match against Sri Lanka. On the day of the
match, the weather forecast is dismal. The game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to start
at 2 p.m. local time on Thursday, and Accuweather reports that there is a 90% chance of rain
in Bangalore during that time.
Google’s weather forecasts are not much more hopeful; they anticipate a 72% chance of rain
exactly at the moment, the game is scheduled to begin, and showers should continue into the
Afternoon.
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The weather forecast calls for cloudy skies and the potential for thunderstorms and storms. It
is predicted to hit 25 degrees at 2:00 pm and then progressively cool off as the evening
wears on.
The current weather has put a wrench in Kane Williamson’s Blackcaps plans. Despite having
lost four straight games, they are aware that a win vs Sri Lanka would put them in a strong
position to advance to the semi-finals.
But Black Caps supporters will be holding their breath since, if the game is
canceled due to inclement weather, they have no control over their fate. Pakistan is set to
take against England in Kolkata on Saturday; a victory there might move them up to the top
of the standings, ahead of New Zealand. Afghanistan may also pass New Zealand with a
single victory in their pivotal matches against Australia on Tuesday and South Africa on
Friday.
Rain delays and waterlogging ruined New Zealand’s chances in their previous match at this
same location against Pakistan. In a match that was shortened by rain, Pakistan won by 21
runs using the DRS technique, even though New Zealand scored their highest-ever World
Cup total of 401-6.
