ODI World Cup 2023: Weather report of India vs New Zealand
ODI World Cup 2023 Weather (Source: Twitter)
India will take on New Zealand in the big clash of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Dharamshala. Both the teams are unbeaten in the tournament till this point. In their 4 matches, both the teams have won all the 4 matches, and quite comprehensively too. So, the battle between the two teams will be worth watching and might well decide the future of the tournament. The team winning the match will have an advantage going forward in the tournament.
For that to happen, the weather is to be conducive for the play. However, not everything seems good as far as the weather in Dharamshala is concerned. Located at a high altitude, Dharamshala is the most highly located stadium (About 7000 ft above sea level) in the world. In the winter, the temperature is very low and there will be fog. It is not any different today.
The reports suggest that Dharamshala will be gloomy and gloomy for the match between India and New Zealand. There will be a possibility of a delayed start, as rain might affect the play during the daytime. However the reports suggest that the temperature is likely to favour the play with the progression of the game. So, there is a good chance of a game which might see a reduction in the number of overs.
Bowlers to have a field day in Dharamshala
Often the venue has seen the bowlers dominating the proceedings. In 2017, Sri Lanka reduced India to a total of 114 runs in an ODI. In the most recent game at the venue, the Netherlands defeated South Africa by 38 runs, in a game which was reduced to 43 overs per side. The ball is likely to swing more than usual, and that makes it a perfect venue for the swing bowlers to come to the party.
Batters will find it difficult to bat, particularly today. Countering the new ball will be key. There is a 42 per cent chance of rain affecting the play. Throughout the day, the weather will be cold. It will vary from 12 degrees centigrade to 18 degrees centigrade. Players will have a challenging day in the middle. Will be tricky for the players from both teams.
