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Will WI vs ENG 2nd ODI Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua Weather Update

WI vs ENG 2nd ODI might be interrupted due to rain [Source: @geosupertv/X]WI vs ENG 2nd ODI might be interrupted due to rain [Source: @geosupertv/X]

This evening, West Indies will take on England in the second One-day International of the ongoing three-match series at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Led by Shai Hope, West Indies had a magnificent start to the series, swatting aside England by eight wickets. 

Bowling first, West Indies restricted England to a meagre 209-run total, thanks to a sensational four-wicket haul from Gudakesh Motie. The left-arm spinner rattled the English middle order, getting prized scalps of Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Dan Mousley. In response, West Indies chased down the revised target comfortably, with Evin Lewis racking up a power-packed 69-ball 94. 

Therefore, moving on to the second ODI, West Indies would like to extend their dream run and clinch the trophy, while the Englishmen would be desperate to restore parity in the series. However, as the stage gets set for an epic battle, Antigua's weather promises to play spoilsport in the high-voltage affair. 

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua Weather Update: Will Rain Interrupt WI vs ENG 2nd ODI?

The first ODI between West Indies and England was marred by rain, with the hosts emerging victorious via the Duckworth-Lewis and Stern method. It seems the DLS calculator will be used on the second consecutive occasion in the series, with rain likely interrupting the penultimate encounter. 

According to Google Weather, the chances of precipitation are as high as 70 to 75 per cent this afternoon in Antigua. A cloudy sky is set to welcome both sides, and the game might get a delayed start due to a potential drizzle in the morning. However, the afternoon showers could significantly affect the match, and it won't be surprising if the game gets washed out.