Bad News For Cricket Fans as Rain Looms Large on LSG vs DC Clash
Ekana Stadium in Lucknow [Source: Twitter]
The sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League had a dream start, with defending champions Gujarat Titans defeating MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in an intriguing tournament opener. After such a great start, fans' excitement has reached a whole new level with two star-studded outfits, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, set to take on each other in the third group-stage fixture of the showpiece event.
However, as fans of both teams gear up to witness the rivalry between KL Rahul and David Warner, bad news has surfaced in the form of rain and inclement weather, which will likely play spoilsport in the face-off.
Lucknow weather predicts rain for today
Notably, the weather forecast in Lucknow doesn't look promising for the evening, with precipitation probability reading 78 per cent at the moment. More importantly, it has started drizzling at the venue and will likely continue for a few more hours.
So, all in all, the weather Gods are in a mood to spoil the party tonight, preventing Lucknow's passionate crowd from witnessing the high-octane clash. In such a scenario, it will be interesting to see if we get a game this evening.
FAQs
What is the venue for LSG vs DC match?
The game between LSG and DC is scheduled at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
How does the pitch in Ekana Stadium behave?
The surface in Ekana stadium will be spin friendly. However, if rain continues for a considerable period, we might see the seamers getting some help off the deck early on due to the moisture.
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