West Indies vs India 5th T20I Weather report: Will rain play a factor in series decider?
India and West Indies are all set to lock horns in the series deciding 5th T20I on Sunday in Lauderhill, Florida. Will the weather have a big role to play in the outcome of the match?
Will the weather play a big role in the series decider? (Courtesy: AP)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 13, 2023 10:12 IST
In Short
- India and West Indies will lock horns on Sunday for the series decider
- India defeated West Indies by nine wickets in the 4th T20I
- Weather has been kind on both teams throughout the course of the series
West Indies and India are all set to lock horns in the fifth T20I, which will act as the series decider in Florida on Sunday.
In the 4th T20I held at the same venue on Saturday, India emerged victorious by nine wickets. The Indian team's triumph was largely due to the exceptional batting performances of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, who shared a 165-run opening partnership. This victory allowed India to level the five-match series 2-2.
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West Indies had initially set a target of 178 runs, but India managed to overhaul this in just 17 overs. The match showcased India's strong batting capabilities and has set the stage for an exciting final match in the series.
With some incredible cricket on offer throughout the series, one of the plus points was that none of the matches were disrupted despite having rain being forecasted during match days. Will that be the case on Sunday as well?
The 5th T20I match between India and West Indies is set to take place at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. The weather forecast for the day of the match, Sunday, August 13, 2023, predicts a humid day with periods of clouds and sunshine.
There is a slight chance of a thunderstorm around noon local time, which could potentially cause some interruptions in play. However, the rest of the day until 6 PM local time is expected to be mostly clear with periods of cloud and sun, despite scattered thunderstorms being predicted by weather.com.
The maximum temperature for the day is predicted to be around 34 degrees Celsius. The humidity is expected to remain high throughout the game, staying above 60%. Despite the potential for a brief thunderstorm, it is anticipated that fans will be able to enjoy a full game with minimal stoppages.
