Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Weather Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

New Zealand and Sri Lanka are all set to clash in the first T20I of their three-match series on Saturday, 28 December, at the picturesque Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Both teams are fielding strong squads, making this a highly anticipated encounter.

New Zealand has a solid lineup of all-rounders, including Santner, Bracewell, Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips, who are expected to shine with both bat and ball. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, boasts match-winners like Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Matheesha Pathirana, promising to give the hosts tough competition.

While both the teams gear up for the thrilling match, let's take a look at the weather conditions for the match.

Weather Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I

The weather at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui looks promising for the 1st T20I. The day is expected to be partly sunny with a high temperature of 27°C, though it may feel warmer, reaching a Real Feel of 30°C. 

A gentle westward wind at 11 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 32 km/h, could influence the game slightly, especially for bowlers and fielders. Fortunately, there’s only a 4% chance of rain, with no thunderstorms in the forecast and zero precipitation expected. With 42% cloud cover, the conditions should remain pleasant and conducive for a full, uninterrupted match.

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