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T20 World Cup: Rain Threat Looms Over Pakistan vs England Final | Cricket News
11Nov By adminNo Comments
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T20 World Cup: Rain Threat Looms Over Pakistan vs England Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] The weather for the reserve day, Monday, November 14 isn't encouraging either.© AFPThe ICC T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground faces a rain threat with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting 95 per cent chance of showers in Melbourne on November 13 on Friday. Cricket fans worldwide have been waiting for the pinnacle of the T20 World Cup, but might be forced to see the final either being pushed to the reserve day or the possibility of the cup being shared by the two teams. There is currently a 95 per cent chance of rain forecast for Sunday with between 8 to 20 mm of rain falling."Cloudy. Very high (near 100%) chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during t...
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T20 World Cup: Australia vs England Washout Leaves All To Play For In Group 1 | Cricket News
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T20 World Cup: Australia vs England Washout Leaves All To Play For In Group 1 | Cricket News

[ad_1] A highly anticipated clash between Australia and England at the T20 World Cup was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain on Friday in Melbourne, leaving their group wide open. It was the second match of the day, after Ireland v Afghanistan, to be washed out at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and means all four sides take a point each in their hunt for a place in the semi-finals. New Zealand lead Group One on three points -- the same as England, Ireland and holders Australia -- but the Black Caps have a better net run-rate and have a game in hand.Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have two points. The top two from the group will reach the semi-finals.Four matches have now been rained off at the marquee tournament in Australia.The showdown between Ashes rivals England and Australia h...
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Spectator Takes A Tumble In Stands While Trying To Catch Ireland Batter’s Six. Watch | Cricket News
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Spectator Takes A Tumble In Stands While Trying To Catch Ireland Batter’s Six. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] A fan who was sitting in the stands, took a tumble while trying to pouch the ball.© InstagramEngland skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bowl against Ireland in a T20 World Cup Group 1 clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie led the charge with a brilliant knock of 62, while Lorcan Tucker made a handy 34 off 27 deliveries. However, a hilarious incident took place in the 15th over when Balbirnie hit Sam Curran for a six over deep square leg. Incidentally, a fan who was sitting in the stands, took a tumble while trying to pouch the ball.Even the commentators couldn't control their laughter.Ireland managed to post a total of 157 after rain had interrupted the proceedings twice.The English are among the title favourites and heavily-fancied to be...
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India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Weather Update: Chances Of Rain Reduce Drastically | Cricket News
23Oct By adminNo Comments
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India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Weather Update: Chances Of Rain Reduce Drastically | Cricket News

[ad_1] India and Pakistan will square off against one another on Sunday in Group 2 of the ongoing Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground. More than the match, the fans are eagerly waiting for what the weather will be like. On Friday evening, it poured down heavily and earlier this week, there was significant expectation of rain with the forecast being 90 per cent chances of rain on Sunday. However, the fans are in for a significant surprise as it looks like rain gods have relented, and the chances of showers are down significantly.As per Accuweather, at 7 PM Melbourne Time (1:30 PM IST), there is 100 per cent cloud cover expected, but the chances of rain are quite less. For the entire duration of the match which is scheduled to run from 7 PM To 10:30 PM Melbourne...
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Team India Arrives In Melbourne Ahead Of T20 World Cup Clash vs Pakistan. Watch | Cricket News
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Team India Arrives In Melbourne Ahead Of T20 World Cup Clash vs Pakistan. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India arrived in Melbourne ahead of the blockbuster game against Pakistan.© TwitterAll eyes will be on Team India when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of T20 World Cup Super 12 stage on Sunday in Melbourne. Since arriving in Australia earlier this month, the Rohit Sharma-led side has played two practice matches, in Perth, and two warm-up games, in Brisbane. India defeated Australia in their first warm-up match, while their second game against New Zealand was washed out due to rain. With India set to face Pakistan on Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video of the team's journey from Brisbane to Melbourne."Perth. Brisbane. Preparations. We are now in Melbourne for our first game!" the BCCI captioned the video.PerthBrisbanePrepar...
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India Vs Pakistan: Excessive Rain Predicted In Melbourne, Washout Threat Looms Large On T20 World Cup Blockbuster Contest | Cricket News
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India Vs Pakistan: Excessive Rain Predicted In Melbourne, Washout Threat Looms Large On T20 World Cup Blockbuster Contest | Cricket News

[ad_1] The India-Pakistan cricketing battle arguably remains the most anticipated contest in the sport. The hype for the October 23 clash between the two sides has been building since the schedule of the T20 World Cup 2022 was announced. But, just days ahead of the blockbuster match, a piece of worrying news has emerged from Melbourne, with a rain threat looming large on Sunday. India and Pakistan are scheduled to begin their T20 World Cup campaign at the MCG on Sunday but the match is under the threat of a washout because of the demoralising weather forecast.According to the Bureau of Meteorology of the Australian Government, there remains an 80% chance of showers on Sunday, mostly in the evening."Cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Winds southerly 15 to 25...
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