Chennai weather report for India vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup match: Team India start their ICC Cricket World Cup campaign with a match against one of the most successful teams in history of ODI World Cups, Australia. The ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Australia will be played in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
IND vs AUS ICC Cricket World Cup match: Chennai latest weather report for India vs Australia ODI World Cup 2023 match
In what comes as a great positive news for fans waiting for ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia, the weather forecast for Chennai on Sunday (October 8) suggests little or no chance of rain.
With almost no chance of rain in Chennai on Sunday (October 8), it is an opportunity for India to start their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign without weather-related disruptions. Sunday's favorable weather conditions in Chennai would be welcomed by both India-Australia players and fans. The ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia is scheduled to start at 2pm IST. As per Accuweather, chances of rain in Chennai stands 10 per cent in morning and diminishes gradually as the day goes by.
Cricket enthusiasts are all in to witness a rain-free contest as India takes on five-time World Cup winners Australia in their opening match of ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023.
What happens if ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia gets washed out due to rain
As per the ICC rules and procedures, in case of rain affecting matches in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, both teams will be awarded one point each in case of a washout during a league match with no reserve days.
IND vs AUS ICC Cricket World Cup match: Chennai pitch report for India vs Australia ODI World Cup 2023 match
Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium pitch offers help to both bowlers and batters, however the conditions here provide a slight advantage to spinners due to its dry nature. The wicket in Chennai slows down as the match progresses, making it challenging for batters to play big strokes, time the ball with perfection. In ODIs, 224 here is the average score in first innings and 205 in the second innings.