T20 World CUP Final: Melbourne Weather Forecast: With rain expected in Melbourne on Sunday evening, the eagerly awaited T20 World Cup final is in jeopardy. Additionally, the preferences of international broadcasters have practically eliminated any possibility of World Cup organisers using the traditional professional golf strategy of moving a tournament round to the finest weather of that specific day. Follow T20 World Cup 2022 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
According to Bureau of Meteorology predictions, there is a 95% probability of rain on Sunday, with the likelihood ominously rising throughout the afternoon and evening. The final is set to begin at 7 o’clock. Play is scheduled to start at 3pm on the reserve day on Monday if the game is postponed, giving the contending teams a little more time to finish a game.
- The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Final will be played at the iconic MCG on Sunday.
- There is a 95% chance of rain on Sunday in Melbourne.
- The reserve day is also under threat with a 95% likelihood of showers.
T20 World CUP Final likely to be completely WASHED OUT, Melbourne Weather forecast very bad as HEAVY RAIN Predicted on both DAYS: Follow LIVE UPDATES
T20 World Cup Final Under Rain Threat
Rain forced the early termination of the Super 12 game between Ireland and England, while three T20 World Cup matches at the iconic MCG have already been called off due to weather. Rain also prevented the host nation Australia from playing rivals England in a crucial match at the MCG, thereby eliminating the defending champions from the competition.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a 95% likelihood of rains (8 to 20 mm) dotting the Victorian capital on Sunday, putting the championship in doubt. On Sunday, more than 90,000 spectators are anticipated to enter the stadium, but if the weather is bad, that number might significantly decline.
Reserve Day also Under Rain Threat
The T20 World Cup knockout matches, unlike the group stage matches, are given a reserve day. The backup time for the final is set for 3 p.m. on Monday with an additional two hours allotted to finish the game in case of rain delays. But much to everyone’s chagrin, the Bureau’s outlook for Monday doesn’t look too encouraging either, with a 95% chance of showers (5 to 10 mm).
The trophy will be shared between the two winners if the final is cancelled. The preferences of international broadcasters, the T20 World Cup organisers will not move the start time to a time when the weather is favourable. While the second innings of group stage matches only required five overs to determine a winner, the run chase in the championship game will require at least 10 overs to be bowled.
T20 World CUP Final likely to be completely WASHED OUT, Melbourne Weather forecast very bad as HEAVY RAIN Predicted on both DAYS: Follow LIVE UPDATES
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