Dharamshala Latest Weather Update: Will It Rain During Ind Vs NZ Match?

India and New Zealand, the two favourites to win the World Cup 2023, will clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.

Both teams have won three matches each in the ongoing tournament and have occupied the top two slots in the points table. However, the winner of the match will get closer to the semi-final stage. However, the weather seems like has a role to play in this crucial encounter.

Dharamsala Weather For Today

Like the previous match played on this ground between the Netherlands and South Africa, the India vs New Zealand match will likely be affected by rains.

The Sunday forecast closely resembles the weather during the SA-NED game on Tuesday, which was eventually shortened to a 43-overs-per-side match. According to Accuweather, there is a 42 per cent chance of precipitation, including a 25 per cent chance of thunderstorms during the daytime. However, as the day progresses, the likelihood of rain decreases to 5 per cent in the evening.

It indicates the possibility of a delayed start or rain interruptions in the initial hours of the game. However, it has to be noted that if rain delays exceed 60 minutes, there might be a reduction in the number of overs.

The evening promises better radar conditions with minimal rain, although cloud cover is expected throughout the day. Temperatures are projected to range from a high of 19 degrees to a low of 12 degrees. Dharamsala will experience a chilly day, and with the onset of winter, dew could come into play, tempting teams to opt for bowling first.

The weather report clearly indicates that the match might be affected but it is unlikely to be abandoned.

Head To Head

India and New Zealand have faced in World Cups on nine occasions and the Kiwis have emerged victorious five times while the Men in Blue has won three matches with one match getting abandoned.

Overall, 116 matches have been played between India and New Zealand. While the Men in Blue has won 58 of them, the Kiwis emerged victorious on 50 occasions with one match getting tied and 7 producing no results.