NEW DELHI: India will begin their Super Eights match against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday after a long break following their last match against Canada, when the match was abandoned due to a wet outfield.
The match is due to kick off at 10:30am local time under conditions of overcast and damp skies, with only a 3% chance of precipitation.
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India’s last match was over a week ago on June 12, a seven-wicket win against co-hosts USA. India remain unbeaten in the group stage and are confident going into the Super Eight, which comprises two groups of four teams each.
Today’s weather forecast
According to the weather forecast, Bridgetown is expected to remain cloudy and humid throughout the day. Temperatures during the match are expected to be between 27°C and 32°C. There is a 0% chance of rain starting at 10:30am local time, increasing slightly to 7% by the end of the match, which is a positive sign for both teams and fans around the world who are hoping the match will not be interrupted.
“Afghanistan is a very dangerous team.”
India coach Rahul Dravid has stressed that his team will not underestimate Afghanistan in the opening match of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup. He highlighted the potential threat that Afghanistan poses, especially in the T20 format.
“We know that Afghanistan are a very dangerous team in this format of the game,” Dravid acknowledged at the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. “They proved that with their performance in the World Cup. They may not have much international experience in other formats of the game but many of their players have played T20 leagues – more than some of our players in fact. So, in this format, they are definitely not a team to take lightly. They are a worthy team for the Super Eights.”
As both teams prepare for today’s clash, fans and commentators will be closely watching unfolding matches at Kensington Oval, hoping for a thrilling encounter despite the weather.
The match is due to kick off at 10:30am local time under conditions of overcast and damp skies, with only a 3% chance of precipitation.
T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | Statistics
India’s last match was over a week ago on June 12, a seven-wicket win against co-hosts USA. India remain unbeaten in the group stage and are confident going into the Super Eight, which comprises two groups of four teams each.
Today’s weather forecast
According to the weather forecast, Bridgetown is expected to remain cloudy and humid throughout the day. Temperatures during the match are expected to be between 27°C and 32°C. There is a 0% chance of rain starting at 10:30am local time, increasing slightly to 7% by the end of the match, which is a positive sign for both teams and fans around the world who are hoping the match will not be interrupted.
“Afghanistan is a very dangerous team.”
India coach Rahul Dravid has stressed that his team will not underestimate Afghanistan in the opening match of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup. He highlighted the potential threat that Afghanistan poses, especially in the T20 format.
“We know that Afghanistan are a very dangerous team in this format of the game,” Dravid acknowledged at the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. “They proved that with their performance in the World Cup. They may not have much international experience in other formats of the game but many of their players have played T20 leagues – more than some of our players in fact. So, in this format, they are definitely not a team to take lightly. They are a worthy team for the Super Eights.”
As both teams prepare for today’s clash, fans and commentators will be closely watching unfolding matches at Kensington Oval, hoping for a thrilling encounter despite the weather.