Good news for Pakan: Gloomy morning, rain forecast for New Zealand’s must-win game | Cricket News
New Zealand’s must-win match against Sri Lanka at Bengaluru is in the danger of being washed out as there is a 90 per cent chance of rain around the afternoon. There is a strong possibility that even the toss could be delayed at M Chinnaswamy Stadium but what would be a major concern for New Zealand, who are looking to seal their semi-final spot, is showers are predicted throughout the afternoon and evening.
With 8 points from as many matches, New Zealand need to win on Friday. But just like their fixture against Pakan last Saturday, which was a rain-curtailed one, the Kiwis would be hoping at least there is room for a 20-over contest should the rain stay away in the evening, were there is a 70 per cent chance of rain.Most Read
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With an eye on the skies which ever team wins the toss would be looking to bowl first as it could make it easy for them with DLS around. Like New Zealand, this is also a must-win match for Sri Lanka who are not yet assured of a place in the 2024 Champions Trophy. With a big over the Netherlands, England have jumped from 10th spot to the seventh.
Such predictions are common in the Garden City, which woke up to steady drizzle on Friday morning. But since 8 am there has been hardly any drizzle, although it has remained gloomy since then. Even on the eve of the match were there was 70 per cent chance of rain at the stadium, but New Zealand and India trained without any trouble. However, after sunset there were heavy showers across the city, which is a possibility even on Friday evening.
In case, the match is washed out both teams will get one point each. In that case, New Zealand will have 9 points in their bag and for them qualify for the semifinals, both Afghanan and Pakan have to lose to South Africa and England. If the game goes ahead without any rain, then New Zealand will need a win to stand a good chance of making tot tbe last four.
