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Rain interrupts India vs West Indies Day 1 of 1st Test; Narendra Modi Stadium weather update



Narendra Modi Stadium - (Source : AFP)Narendra Modi Stadium - (Source : AFP)

In a significant development, rain has interrupted the third session between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. There were predictions about rain before the start of the play and as expected, heavy downpour has halted the third session.

The play was stopped after the 13th over in India's innings and the Shubman Gill-led side were batting on 23/0 after 12.4 overs. At present, the rain is heavy and the entire stadium is covered with covers to protect the pitch. The first two sessions went by quite smoothly as India, bowling first, bowled out West Indies for just 162 runs.

Ahmedabad weather update for India vs West Indies 1st Test

Rain interruption in IND vs WI match - (Source : @Accuweather)Rain interruption in IND vs WI match - (Source : @Accuweather)

Criterion
Data
Temperature (in Degree Celsius)31
WindS 20 Km/hr
Wind gusts35 km/h
Humidity68%
Cloud cover86%
Probability of Precipitation84%

It looks like a passing shower as there is 86% cloud cover but just 55% precipitation chances. Further, the humidity will be around 68%. Although, at the time of writing this article, the rain has passed and the play has also resumed at the Narendra Modi Stadium. 

It is at the moment bright at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but the wind is blowing at 35 kmph. At present the cloud cover is less than 86%, but the weather can turn around anytime.

Although, a rain cloud still looms over Narendra Modi Stadium and despite the thirty minute delay, no overs will be lost and the play is likely to be extended by half an hour. Talking about the ongoing match, at the time of writing this article, India are 40/0 after 14.4 overs. The bright weather is helping the batters as the swing has gone and there is no lateral movement at the moment.