ZIM vs AFG 1st Test: Will Day 4 Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Queens Sports Club Weather Update
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In an unfortunate news, match has been temporarily stopped for Day 4 of the ongoing Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the iconic Queens Sports Club due to heavy rain and lightning.
The play has been stopped after downpours and hazardous weather conditions which forced the umpires to call the players off the field.
ZIM vs AFG 1st Test: Weather Disrupts Play
The match was stopped as earlier steady drizzle began at Queens Sports Club but the situation worsened as there was thunderstorm. According to AccuWeather, the region is expected to experience continuous rainfall, along with lightning.
The weather is currently characterised by thick cloud cover, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms in the area. The ominous conditions made it impossible for the umpires to allow play to continue.
As the rain intensified, the covers were brought out to protect the pitch from further damage. According to the reports, the sky has turned dark and stormy, and the atmosphere at the ground is heavy with the threat of more showers.
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Lightning Causes Additional Delay
Compounding the weather concerns, lightning strikes were observed around the ground, prompting the umpires to act with caution. The safety protocols for such adverse conditions mean that the game cannot resume for at least 30 minutes following any lightning.
According to accuweather.com, the temperature is expected to hover around 25°C, with a RealFeel of 29°C. Winds is expected to blow from the north-east at 12 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 25 km/h. There is 55% chance of precipitation, and a high probability of thunderstorms at 33%.
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