Canberra Weather [Source: @tomdecent/X.com]
India and the Prime Minister’s XI are gearing up for Day 2 of their day-night warm-up game at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. This match is crucial for Inidia as it serves as preparation for pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. However, the weather has been far from cooperative, leaving fans and players uncertain about the chances of play.
What Happened On Day 1?
On Saturday, November 30, Manuka Oval was washed out. Heavy rain persisted throughout the day, which prevented even the toss from taking place. The poor weather kept players confined indoors while the pitch remained under covers. Eventually, the umpires called off the day’s play under gloomy skies and to make up for lost time, both teams agreed to turn the final day into a 50-over-per-side match.
Ahead of the warm-up game, let us take a closer look at the weather update.
Canberra Weather Today: Rain threatens India's preparations
Information | Details |
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Temperature | 24°C |
Wind Speed | 19 km/h |
Probability of Rain and Thunderstorms | 70% and 20% |
(Source: @AccuWeather.com)
According to Accuweather.com, the weather for December 1 at Manuka Oval doesn’t look promising either. While the day is expected to begin with a pleasant temperature of around 24°C (real feel of 25°C), conditions could take a turn for the worse as the day progresses.
Overcast skies are predicted for the afternoon, with brief, intermittent showers likely to disrupt proceedings. The wind will be coming from the northwest at 19 km/h and could occasionally gust up to 46 km/h. Furthermore, there’s a 20% chance of thunderstorms in the area. Rainfall is expected to be significant, with a 70% probability of precipitation and an estimated 2.7 mm of rain. With dense cloud cover expected to be at 98%, there are chances that rain might interrupt and pause the play.