Rain Threat Looms Over Crucial Pakistan vs New Zealand ICC World Cup 2023 Clash

According to AccuWeather, there is a more than 65 percent chance of rain on November 4.

There's a significant rain threat looming over this crucial match in Bengaluru.

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A crucial ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand is scheduled for November 4 in Bengaluru. This match holds significant importance for Pakistan's hopes of securing a spot in the semi-finals. The fourth semi-final position is being contested between New Zealand and Pakistan. Pakistan faced a challenging situation with four consecutive losses, but a significant victory over Bangladesh, combined with New Zealand's heavy defeat to South Africa, has made the situation intriguing.

However, there's a significant rain threat looming over this crucial match in Bengaluru. The city has been experiencing persistent rainfall, and the weather forecast for Saturday is not very promising. According to AccuWeather, there is a more than 65 percent chance of rain on November 4. Rain is anticipated to arrive around 1 PM and persist until 6 PM, which could potentially lead to substantial interruptions during the second innings of the match. If the forecast holds true, the ODI World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand might be affected by rain.

For Pakistan to qualify, they must win all their remaining matches and rely on New Zealand losing all of their remaining games. If Pakistan manage to secure a convincing win against New Zealand and triumph over England, they could potentially qualify for the semi-finals, even if New Zealand defeat Sri Lanka in their final game. This would require Pakistan to achieve a substantial victory over New Zealand and surpass them in terms of net run rate.

In the event of a washout game, it would add an interesting dimension to the competition. Pakistan would accumulate seven points, while New Zealand would have nine points. To advance to the semi-finals, Pakistan would need to secure a convincing victory against England to bridge the net run rate gap, and then hope for New Zealand to face a defeat against Sri Lanka.