Pune Weather Update : Will Rain Play Spoilsport Ahead Of India Vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 Match

By: Pune Pulse

October 18, 2023

Pune: India and Bangladesh will face each other in match number 16 of the Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19. Unfortunately, the weather in Pune has deteriorated prior to this crucial encounter. Pune reported a drizzle in the same area of the city where the match is scheduled to take place, indicating a potential threat of rain during India’s match. 

In anticipation of the rain, the ground staff has covered the entire ground ahead of the India vs Bangladesh match. It is likely that the pitch and the 30-yard circle will remain covered throughout the night, which could have an impact on the pitch conditions for the match. If it rains all night, the pitch may have more moisture.

Fortunately, there is no threat of rain in Pune on the day of the match, according to reports. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 pm IST and is expected to conclude by 10 pm IST. The probability of precipitation in Pune during the afternoon, evening, and midnight hours is less. Historically, the pitch has been low and slow, with spinners playing a significant role.

However, if it rains overnight, the pitch conditions could change. It is worth noting that India captain Rohit Sharma has not bowled in a cricket match for a long time, but he has practised his off-spin in the nets ahead of the World Cup match against Bangladesh. Additionally, there will be no cloud cover in Pune on the day of the match.

India is unlikely to make any further alterations to the current playing 11 for the match against Bangladesh. The anticipated India playing XI against Bangladesh consists of Rohit Sharma as captain, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur or R Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Madhupriya Dhanwate