The exciting five-match T20 series being played between India and West Indies has now reached its most exciting and decisive turn. The first four matches of the series have been played and both the teams are tied at 2-2. Now the fifth and last match of the series is to be played on 17 October (Saturday) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. This match will decide who will ultimately hold the series winning trophy. But just before this final match, the latest report of the Meteorological Department and the forecast of bad weather in Bengaluru has increased the heartbeats of Indian cricket fans. There is a strong possibility of heavy rain during the match, due to which this great match is in danger of being canceled or affected. Chances of rain in Bengaluru are up to 70 percent, increased concern of fans. The weather was completely kind in the first four matches and there was no interference of rain in any of the matches, due to which the fans enjoyed the cricket to the fullest. But now when it is the turn of the biggest and decisive match of the series, the weather has taken a turn. According to the forecast of the famous weather agency BBC Weather, the probability of rain in Bengaluru during the scheduled time of the match on Saturday remains around 70 percent. If we look at the rain data according to time, the match is to start at 7:00 pm, but just before that, at 5:00 pm the chances of rain will be around 66%, at 6:00 pm, 68%, and at the time of the start of the match i.e. at 7:00 pm, the chances of rain can increase to 69% to 70%. Apart from this, the probability of rain at 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm also remains around 70%. The dark shadow of clouds and rain may also loom over the toss at 6:30 pm. The world-class drainage system of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium gives hope. Even though the report of the Meteorological Department has increased the concern of the fans, there is a special feature of Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium which gives hope. This prestigious stadium has a state-of-the-art 'Sub-air' Drainage System, which is considered to be the most modern and best drainage system among all the cricket stadiums in India. The biggest feature of this wonderful technology is that after the rain stops, the process of absorbing water from the field happens very fast. Within just 10 to 15 minutes after the rain stops, the entire outfield and pitch becomes completely dry. In such a situation, even if rain disrupts the match for some time, due to this excellent drainage system, there is every possibility of the game being restarted without cutting too many overs. This tour between India and West Indies has been quite a struggle with both the teams eager to take the field to win the series. Both the teams have won two matches one by one, making this fifth T20 a virtual final in itself. Players of both the teams have geared up to capture the series. Along with captain Shreyas Iyer, the Indian team squad includes stalwarts like Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. At the same time, West Indies is being commanded by captain Shai Hope, and along with him are explosive players like Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase and Akeal Hosein. Cricket lovers have full hope that rain does not become a hindrance and they get to see a completely exciting match.
