IND vs AUS Weather Forecast: Rain Likely To Play Spoilsport In T20 World Cup Super 8 Clash
IND vs AUS Weather Forecast: Rain is likely to play a role in the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 fixture in St Lucia.
IND vs AUS Weather Forecast: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 clash is nearing its climax with India's last Super Eights fixture set to get underway in St. Lucia against Australia in a few hours time. However, it seems like that the match may not be an uninterrupted one at all with rain around the corner in the Caribbean island. While India have a foot in the semifinals, the fixture has become a must-win one for Australia after their shock defeat against Australia.
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As per the forecast on Accuweather, rain is likely to play a spoilsport in this match with showers expected on the entire match day. Hours before the start of the match, several journalists covering the match from ground zero took to social media to share video of it raining, indicating little chance of a full match. The match could well be a wash out, in which case teams will be forced to share a point each.
Right now it’s raining in ast Lucia. pic.twitter.com/nRcxMrNr31
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) June 24, 2024
What Happens If Rain Washed Out The Match
In case rain washes out the match, India will go through to the semis with 5 points from 3 matches while Australia's chances would depend upon the result of the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
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If Bangladesh beat Afghanistan, it would be be the Aussies through to the semis but in case the Afghans pull of another win, they will secure a place in the semifinals.
India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eights fixture is scheduled to get underway at 8 pm (Indian Standard Time) but don't be surprised if there is a delayed start due to rain or wet outfield.