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Rain threat looms over India-West Indies 1st ODI in Thiruvananthapuram
The first ODI between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday faces a significant rain threat. The weather forecast predicts a 60% chance of precipitation during the match hours, with the…
The first ODI between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday faces a significant rain threat. The weather forecast predicts a 60% chance of precipitation during the match hours, with the possibility of thunderstorms and scattered showers throughout the day.
The average temperature is expected to be around 28 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels likely to be high. The match is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST at the Greenfield International Stadium. If rain interrupts play, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method could come into effect.
Both teams will hope for clear skies to get a full game in, but the forecast suggests interruptions are likely. The series is part of India's preparation for the upcoming 2027 World Cup.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Thiruvananthapuram's monsoon season typically extends into late September, making rain interruptions a recurring concern for cricket fixtures in the city. The Greenfield International Stadium has a sub-air drainage system that can clear water faster than many Indian grounds, but persistent drizzle remains a problem. The series is India's last bilateral 50-over assignment before the 2027 World Cup, giving selectors limited time to test fringe players. A shortened match via DLS could still offer useful batting and bowling data, but a washout would leave the team management with no live-game evaluation before the tournament. The next two ODIs in the series are in Visakhapatnam and Chennai, which have better October weather records.
The BCCI and team management will watch the Sunday forecast closely, if the rain is heavy early, an early call on match reduction or abandonment may come by 3 PM IST.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
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