India & Pak Are Gearing Up, But Will Rain Play Spoilsport Again?

India vs New Zealand was called off without the toss taking place in Nottingham on Thursday.

The Old Trafford ground in Manchester will be hosting the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday.

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In the ongoing ICC World Cup in England and Wales, rain – and not cricket – has been grabbing the headlines far too often. Four games have been washed out already, which include three abandoned matches and one no-result.

The India-New Zealand tie also fell victim to the downpour as it was called off without the toss taking place in Nottingham on Thursday, 13 June.

With one tie already washed out, Indian fans will be keeping a close eye on the weather in Manchester, where India will be playing their marquee clash against Pakistan at the Old Trafford cricket ground on Sunday.

According to AccuWeather, it will be overcast throughout the day in Manchester on Sunday, with rainfall taking place as the day progresses.

There is a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain.

As far as weather on Friday is concerned, rainfall is forecasted during the evening. It will subside as the day progresses but it will continue to be cloudy.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, conditions are expected to improve with rainfall predicted only during the early part of the day.

The ICC has been under the scanner lately over the rain delays and washouts, mainly for not having the provision of reserve days.

But, as Chief Executive David Richardson explained, having reserve days for group stage matches would have been a logistical nightmare.

Apart from the India-New Zealand tie, Sri Lanka-Pakistan and Sri Lanka-Bangladesh ties were also called off due to rain – without a single ball being bowled