IND vs BAN, Weather Update: Fear of wind more than rain, what will happen if India-Bangladesh match takes place in this weather of Antigua?

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|22-06-2024

IND vs BAN, Weather Update: Fear of wind more than rain, what will happen if India-Bangladesh match takes place in this weather of Antigua?

Teams are troubled by rain in the T20 World Cup 2024 match. The effect of rain on the matches has been clearly seen. But, Team India needs to fear the wind and not the rain against Bangladesh in Antigua. Players from South Africa to England have described wind as a big factor in the match being played on Caribbean soil. According to them, it is wise to go with the flow of the wind, going against it would be like inviting defeat? Now the question is what about the rain? So looking at the latest weather in Antigua, there is little chance that rain will spoil the game.

Team India left for Antigua immediately after winning the first Super-8 match against Afghanistan in Barbados. After reaching Antigua, it also did option practice on 21st June. Till then the weather was clear. But, the big question is how is the weather in Antigua on the day of the match? Team India has been lucky that till now the shadow of bad weather has not been seen on its matches in T20 World Cup 2024. And, looking at the challenges ahead, the Indian team would like to stay away from the blow of bad weather.

India-Bangladesh match will be held in this weather of Antigua

How is the weather in Antigua on the day of the India-Bangladesh match, let's know? According to Accuweather.com, the probability of rain in Antigua is 24 percent on this day. At the same time, the wind is expected to blow at a speed of 35 kilometers per hour. About 41 percent of the sky will be covered with clouds.

The India-Bangladesh match will start at 10:30 am local time. According to Accuweather.com, light rain may be seen during that time, the probability of which is 50 percent. Apart from that, the sky may remain clear and the sun may shine. Meaning, even if it rains during the India-Bangladesh match in Antigua, it will not be so much that the match gets postponed.

Will the fear of wind prevail?

In such a situation, the thing that has the biggest impact on the India-Bangladesh match is the wind blowing at a speed of 35 kilometers per hour. The wind had a huge impact on the match between England and South Africa in St. Lucia. England captain Jos Buttler also mentioned this after the match. South Africa's wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock said that when the winds are blowing fast, it is better that you play according to them. Don't fight them.

Team India itself is quite experienced. Captain Rohit Sharma has already said that he and his team are aware of the West Indies conditions. In such a situation, it is expected that the Indian captain must have thought of a solution to deal with the wind on the field?

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