The high-voltage encounter will take place at the newly built Nassau County Stadium in East Meadow, New York, and is scheduled to start at 10:30 am local time. There are reports of rain interrupting the fixture, with the potential for a reduced match and a washout.
T20 World Cup: Rain update for IND vs PAK
9:40 am local time: Around an hour ahead of the start of the game, rain has started to pick up around the ground, indicating a potentially delayed start.
Rain is getting heavier heading India Pakistan game. Hour to start of play. pic.twitter.com/3S2031lVrU
— Peter Lalor (@plalor) June 9, 2024
Updated on June 9
BBC Weather says the chance of precipitation for the match is 49 per cent during playing hours. They predict temperature highs of 23 degrees Celsius, with "light rain showers and moderate breeze".
AccuWeather forecasts the chance of precipitation is as high as 55 per cent during the playing hours.
TheWeather Channel predicts a gloomier picture, putting the chance of precipitation in East Meadow, New York during the match hours hovering between 52 and 58 per cent.
What happens if the IND vs PAK game is washed out?
In case of a washout, both India and Pakistan will be awarded one point each. So far, only one match at the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup has been washed out; England vs Scotland on June 4. However, there have been delays due to rain in other matches.
The match is important for both sides, especially for Pakistan, to stay in the hunt for the next round. They find themselves in a tricky spot after losing to co-hosts USA in a nail-biting super over on Thursday (June 6).
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