Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium [Source: @CNBCTV18Live/X.com]
India Women are set to face New Zealand Women in the second ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, October 27. After a strong win in the series opener, India, led by Smriti Mandhana, will be aiming to carry on that momentum forward to secure the series on home ground.
In the first ODI, India put up a solid show, winning by 59 runs. Batting first, they set a target of 228, with key contributions from Tejal Hasabnis and Deepti Sharma, scoring 42 and 41, respectively. The White Ferns struggled in their chase, being bowled out for 168 in 44.3 overs. Radha Yadav stood out with her impressive bowling, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs. Now, New Zealand, under Sophie Devine’s leadership, will be eager to bounce back and level the series after their recent Women’s T20 World Cup win.
As fans gear up for the game, here’s a quick look at the weather forecast for the match day.
Weather Report For IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI
Weather Report For IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI [Accuweather.com]
According to Accuweather, the weather at Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be very warm, with broken clouds and occasional sunny spells. Temperatures are likely to hover around 37°C, with a mild northwesterly breeze at 7 km/h. There’s a 0% chance of thunderstorms and no expected precipitation, which means rain interruptions are unlikely. Cloud cover is around 51%, so while the sun may be intense, conditions should remain clear enough for uninterrupted play. With favourable weather conditions, both teams will have the chance to play their best without any weather disruptions.