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Will PAK Vs ZIM 2nd ODI Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Queens Sports Club Weather Update

Queens Sports Club [Source: @zimlive/X.com]Queens Sports Club [Source: @zimlive/X.com]

The stage is set for the 2nd ODI of the ongoing series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 26, at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. After rain played spoilsport in the series opener, Zimbabwe emerged victorious, claiming their 6th ODI win against Pakistan. 

Pakistan started strong in the opening game, opting to bowl first and using the conditions well. Their bowlers, led by spinners Agha Salman and Faisal Akram, shared six wickets between them and restricted Zimbabwe to 205 in 40.2 overs. Contributions from Sikandar Raza and a late surge by Richard Ngarava ensured the hosts had a fighting total.

However, Pakistan’s batting fell apart under Zimbabwe's fiery bowling attack. Blessing Muzarabani, Sean Williams, and Raza each grabbed two wickets, leaving Pakistan reeling at 60/6 in 21 overs when rain stopped play. The relentless downpour sealed the game in Zimbabwe’s favour as Pakistan trailed by 80 runs on the DLS method. 

For Zimbabwe, a win would mean securing the series, which would be a massive achievement. On the other hand, Pakistan is desperate to bounce back and keep their chances alive. So ahead of the clash, the weather holds a significant role. Let's take a look at the weather forecast as the conditions does't look good.

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI: Latest Weather Update

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Temperature28°
Wind Speed SSW 15 km/h
Probability of rain 22%

Unfortunately for fans, the weather forecast for Tuesday isn’t very encouraging. According to the Accuweather.com, there are heavy thunderstorms predicted, with a significant chance of rain, especially in the afternoon, which could interrupt the match.

The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM local time, and the morning conditions are somewhat favourable, with temperatures around 28° and mostly cloudy skies. Wind speeds will hover around 15 km/h, gusting up to 41 km/h, which could aid bowlers. 

The chance of precipitation in the morning is relatively low at 22%, providing hope for a smooth start. However, as the day progresses, weather conditions are expected to deteriorate. By the afternoon, the temperature may rise slightly to 29°C, but the chance of rain increases significantly to 49%, with a 29% probability of thunderstorms. 

With not so good weather conditions predicted, fans can expect that rain can disrupt the match and can cause significance disturbance.