As the 1st Test between India and Bangladesh heads into its final stages, fans are closely watching the weather in Chennai, hoping rain doesn’t disrupt play.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), the city is expected to experience light to moderate rain from September 20th to 25th. The rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, could potentially affect Day 4 and Day 5 of the match.
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While the sky will be partly cloudy on Day 4, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur in the afternoon. With moderate rain forecasted for September 21st (Day 5), delays are a strong possibility.
Chennai Hourly weather forecast for Day 4 and Day 5
Sunday, 21 September 2024
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Chennai on Day 4 (all times are in IST).
- 9 AM: 28°C (51% chance of rain)
- 10 AM: 29°C (38% chance of rain)
- 11 AM: 30°C (32% chance of rain)
- 12 PM: 31°C (28% chance of rain)
- 1 PM: 31°C (20% chance of rain)
- 2 PM: 32°C (20% chance of rain)
- 3 PM: 32°C (20% chance of rain)
- 4 PM: 31°C (20% chance of rain)
Monday, 22 September 2024
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Chennai on Day 5 (all times are in IST).
- 9 AM: 29°C (37% chance of rain)
- 10 AM: 30°C (43% chance of rain)
- 11 AM: 32°C (47% chance of rain)
- 12 PM: 33°C (51% chance of rain)
- 1 PM: 33°C (40% chance of rain)
- 2 PM: 34°C (34% chance of rain)
- 3 PM: 33°C (37% chance of rain)
- 4 PM: 32°C (45% chance of rain)
IND vs BAN 1st Test: Chances of rain interrupting play on Day 4 and Day 5 in Chennai:
There is a possibility that rain interrupts play on Day 4 and Day 5 of the India vs Bangladesh Test in Chennai on Sunday and Monday.
However, it is not likely to lead to the match being abandoned. The weather forecast is expected to improve by Saturday afternoon (Day 4) and India has a great opportunity to wrap up the match on the same day.
What happens if India vs Bangladesh 1st Test match is stopped by rain?
If the India-Bangladesh match is halted due to rain, it would result in a draw, leading both teams to share equal World Test Championship (WTC) points. Each team would earn 6 points.
Will rain in Chennai affect India’s push for victory in 1st Test vs Bangladesh?
Despite the weather concerns, India has put themselves in a commanding position. On an overcast morning that saw overnight rains, India got off to a solid start, declaring their second innings at 287/4 with a massive lead of 514 runs.
Shubman Gill (119*) and Rishabh Pant (109) starred with a brilliant 167-run stand, both registering impressive centuries. Gill's controlled aggression, paired with Pant's fluent hitting, allowed India to pile pressure on Bangladesh.
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Despite the early rains, play started on time, and both batters kept the scoreboard ticking, even as rain looms over the upcoming days.
India will hope that the weather holds up long enough to give them a clear shot at victory as Bangladesh begun their chase positively and currently at 158/4 at the end of Day 3.
How have recent rains impacted Chennai city?
Chennai has already seen heavy rainfall in recent days, with parts of the city like Madhavaram recording up to 7 cm of rain.
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These rains have led to cooler, pleasant weather, but they also hint at the possibility of interruptions during the remaining days of the Test match.
While the moderate rains may not be constant, their occurrence could result in delays during crucial sessions.
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