The World Cup 2023 warm-up matches have already started. While the main tournament will begin on October 5, all 10 participating teams will play two practice matches each prior to that.
India's first warm up game against England in Guwahati got cancelled due to heavy rainfall.
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Team India now face Netherlands on October 3 in their final warm-up game at the Greenfield International Stadium. They will see it as an opportunity to fine-tune and choose the right playing XI.
India have become a potent side in the last month or so after winning the Asia Cup 2023 and an ODI series against Australia.
In this article, The Sporting News provides you with a detailed report of the weather forecast in Guwahati ahead of the game at the Greenfield International Stadium.
Thiruvananthapuram weather forecast for India vs Netherlands warm-up match
Tuesday, October 3
The India versus Netherlands warm-up match in Thiruvananthapuram is likely to be interrupted by rain. There are 80 percent chances of rain on the match day and it's not looking very positive as far as the weather forecast is concerned.
Chances of rain interrupting India vs Netherlands
The fixture is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. Showers are predicted at different hours during the duration of the game.
The chances of rainfall at different hours throughout the day are as follows:
- 2 PM: 90%
- 3 PM: 76%
- 4 PM: 82%
- 5 PM: 78%
- 6 PM: 65%
- 7 PM: 71%
- 8 PM: 74%
- 9 PM: 69%
- 10 PM: 65%
Weather forecast in Thiruvananthapuram: What happens if India vs Netherlands is stopped by rain?
If the match does not get completed, it will end in a no-result. However, to put it in context, although it is just a warm-up game and there is not anything on the line, an abandoned affair could hamper both India's and Netherlands' preparations.
What time does India vs Netherlands warm-up match start?
The clash will start at 2:00 PM IST in Thiruvananthapuram.
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How to watch India vs Netherlands warm-up match?
Star Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the ODI World Cup 2023. All warm-up games, including India versus Netherlands will be live on Star Sports TV channels and Disney+ Hotstar
| Country | TV channel | Online streaming |
| India | Star Sports TV channels | Disney+ Hotstar |
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