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MELBOURNE : Biggest match of T20 World Cup clash is likely to be washed out.
India vs Pakistan blockbuster match at the MCG Stadium in Melbourne is already SOLD OUT. But with heavy rain up to 25mm predicted over the weekend in Melbourne, ICC’s $7 million match is likely to end up in disappointment.
Australia’s MET department said there is 80% chance of rain throughout the match and a yellow alert has been raised. This means, there won’t be any Rohit Sharma vs Shaheen Afridi.
There are also clouds of doubt over Australia vs New Zealand match. The finalists from the last year’s T20 World Cup will be playing in the Super 12 opener on Saturday (October 22) at Sydney Cricket Ground.
However, it’s been raining incessantly in Sydney. The rain forecast is till next Tuesday (October 25) with 85% chances of precipitation along with a heavy thunderstorm in Sydney on October 22.
Therefore, it seems there are very bleak chances of the two teams facing each other on Saturday.
While talking about other games, the weather might also interrupt games scheduled for Friday and Sunday in Hobart, however England’s opener against Afghanistan in Perth on Saturday has a relatively fine weather forecast.
Everyone keep in mind, there’s no reserve day for group matches. So, if India vs Pakistan match gets washed out then the two teams won’t be facing each other. There are only reserve days for semi-finals and final match.
