Bengaluru. The decisive match of the five-match T20 series between India and West Indies will be played on Saturday, October 17 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The series is currently tied at 2-2, but before this match the weather has increased the tension of Team India. There is a possibility of interruption in the match due to rain. If India loses this match, then West Indies will have a chance to win a series in any format on Indian soil after 24 years.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sky will be generally cloudy in Bengaluru on Saturday. One or two spells of rain or thundershowers may be seen. The department has also warned of storm along with lightning. According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in the city is expected to be around 20 degrees and maximum 29 degrees Celsius.
At the same time, according to the weather report of BBC, the possibility of rain has been shown to be very high in the available hourly forecast. The probability of rain at 5 pm is 66 percent. At 6 pm it reaches 68 percent, at 7 pm it reaches 69 percent and at 8 pm it reaches 70 percent. Even at 9 pm, the probability of rain is shown as 70 percent and at 10 pm, it is 69 percent. In such a situation, rain can cause disruption during and after the start of the match.
Will rain wash out the entire match?
There is definitely a danger of rain, but it cannot be confirmed that the entire match will be washed out yet. If it rains for a short period, the match may start late when the field becomes playable. However, due to continuous rain or thunder, there may be a need to reduce the overs.
The drainage system of M Chinnaswamy Stadium helps in removing water. Despite this, if there is continuous rain, starting the match on time can become a challenge. With the series tied at 2-2, both the teams would like to complete the decisive match at any cost.
Good pitch for batsmen, dew can also have an impact
The pitch of Bengaluru is generally considered helpful for the batsmen. Even in IPL, big scores can be seen here, provided there is no problem in the preparation of the pitch. But this time the weather may have more impact on the players' strategy than the pitch.
If the match starts late in the evening, dew can also play a role. Due to wet ball, bowlers may have difficulty in getting grip and controlling the ball. In such a situation, the team chasing the target will be likely to get the advantage. It will be important for both the teams to assess the conditions at the time of toss.
Opportunity to create history after 24 years
West Indies have not won a series in any format in India since 2002. In such a situation, Saturday's match is a chance for him to end this long wait. With the five-match series tied at 2-2, both teams face the challenge of victory.
However, if the match is affected due to rain, then the decision of the series will also depend on the weather and match rules. For now, both India and West Indies will keep their eyes on the skies of Bengaluru. Rain can become the biggest villain in the decisive match.
How is India's T20 record in Bengaluru?
The last time the Indian team played a T20 International match in Bengaluru, it was a 'Double Super Over' match against Afghanistan. Then our team had registered victory. Almost 2 years after that match, West Indies team is facing Team India at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, currently the series is tied at 2-2. Now the match to be held on Saturday (October 17) will decide who will win the series.
The Indian team has played a total of 8 matches here, in which it won 4 matches (including the Double Super match), lost 3 matches and one match remained inconclusive.