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India vs Prime Minister's XI: Rain Plays Spoilsport As Day 1 Gets Called Off In Canberra

Sakshi Sharma

Rain Plays Spoilsport As Day 1 Called Off (Source:@Cricadium,x.com)Rain Plays Spoilsport As Day 1 Called Off (Source:@Cricadium,x.com)

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The much-anticipated warm-up match between India and the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra was supposed to serve as an ideal preparation ahead of the crucial Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide.  However, weather conditions have played a major role in disrupting the plans for both teams, with heavy rain causing a complete washout on Day 1 of the match.

The match, which was scheduled to start on Saturday, faced immediate setbacks as Canberra was drenched by persistent heavy rainfall from early morning. The overcast skies and continuous downpour raised concerns that the conditions would not allow any play on Day 1. As predicted earlier in the week, the weather forecast for Canberra had included the possibility of thunderstorms, and the local conditions lived up to the forecast, putting the match in jeopardy.

India Vs Prime Minister's XI: Day 1 Called Off

The toss was delayed earlier due to the wet outfield and the adverse weather. The Indian team was eagerly waiting for the chance to get some valuable practice under the pink ball, but the conditions made it impossible to get the game underway.

As the day progressed, it became increasingly clear that the rain was not going to relent. By the late afternoon, the authorities officially called off Day 1, confirming that no play would be possible. 

Impact On India's Preparation For Day-Night Test

This warm-up match is especially significant for India, as it offers the perfect opportunity to get familiar themselves with the pink ball under live match conditions before the second Test in Adelaide. With the first Test in Perth under India's belt, they will hope to carry forward the momentum into the Adelaide Test, which will be a critical one in the context of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.