St. Lucia weather update ahead of India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 match
The match between India and Australia will start at 10:30am (local time)
The crucial T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Group 1 match between India and Australia today in St. Lucia could be affected by rain.
According to AccuWeather, there is a high chance of rain during the match on Monday.
The match between India and Australia will start at 10:30am (local time).
India vs Australia hourly weather report, St. Lucia:
9:00 am (local time) – 64 % chance of rain
10:00 am – 40 % chance of rain
11:00 am – 34 % chance of rain
12:00 pm – 37 % chance of rain
1:00 pm – 47 % chance of rain
2:00 pm – 51 % chance of rain
3:00 pm – 51 % chance of rain
If rain washes out the complete India vs Australia match, both teams will get one point each. This will help India qualify for the semi-finals while Australia’s progression would depend upon the result of the match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. If Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan, Australia will make the semis. But, an Afghanistan victory would knock Australia out of the race for semi-finals.
Speaking ahead of the match, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma shed light on the team’s approach with the bat.
“In T20s, I don’t believe you need to get fifties and hundreds. How you can put pressure on the opposition is what matters. That’s how we want to play and encourage ourselves to go forward. Yes, you need to understand the conditions as well, but we have a lot of experience in the squad, and we back them to use that experience on the field,” he said.
Lineups
Australia (probable): 1 Travis Head, 2 David Warner, 3 Mitchell Marsh (c), 4 Glenn Maxwell, 5 Marcus Stoinis, 6 Tim David, 7 Matthew Wade (wk), 8 Pat Cummins, 9 Mitchell Starc/Ashton Agar, 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Josh Hazlewood.
India (probable): 1 Rohit Sharma (c), 2 Virat Kohli, 3 Rishabh Pant (wk), 4 Suryakumar Yadav, 5 Shivam Dube, 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Ravindra Jadeja, 9 Arshdeep Singh, 10 Kuldeep Yadav, 11 Jasprit Bumrah.
Weather Conditions in St. Lucia for India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Match
The weather in St. Lucia is crucial for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Australia, scheduled to be held at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. Here’s an update on the current weather conditions and the forecast for the match:
Current Conditions: As of [current date/time], St. Lucia is experiencing [describe current weather conditions, e.g., clear skies, partly cloudy, overcast]. The temperature is approximately [mention temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit].
Forecast for Match Day:
- Temperature: The temperature is expected to range between [mention temperature range, e.g., 25-30°C].
- Rainfall: There is a [mention percentage]% chance of precipitation during the match hours. The possibility of scattered showers or isolated thunderstorms [mention likelihood and timing, e.g., is highest in the afternoon].
- Wind: Winds are forecasted to be [mention wind speed and direction, e.g., moderate, coming from the east].
- Humidity: Humidity levels are anticipated to be [mention humidity percentage, e.g., around 70-80%].
Impact on the Match
The weather conditions could potentially influence the strategies of both teams, especially if rain interrupts play. The match officials will closely monitor the weather throughout the day to ensure player safety and fair play.
Precautions
Teams may consider strategies such as adjusting their batting or bowling order based on weather forecasts. Groundsmen will be on standby to manage the pitch and outfield in case of rain interruptions.
Conclusion
As cricket fans eagerly await the clash between India and Australia, the weather in St. Lucia adds an element of uncertainty. However, with proper planning and monitoring, both teams and officials are prepared to handle any weather-related challenges that may arise during this exciting T20 World Cup match.
