The start of the first T20I between Australia and Pakistan has been delayed due to rain. Here's the weather forecast during the match hours.
The three-match ODI series between these sides concluded on November 10. Pakistan won that series 2-1, only their second-ever bilateral ODI series win Down Under as their pace attack of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Hasnain impressed.
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There is a new feeling among both squads for the T20I series. The likes of Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Phillipe, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Irfan Khan Niazi and Jahandad Khan will all be looking to make an impact. Many of Australia's all-format players are also missing out, as they prepare for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting next week.
The opening match of the T20I series has been delayed due to rain, though. What are the chances of a full match taking place?
AUS vs PAK 1st T20I 2024: What is the rain forecast during the game?
Update at 8:00PM local time: The covers have come off at the Gabba. The toss will be in five minutes, with the match set to start at 8:20PM. It will be seven overs a side, with a two-over Powerplay.
According to Accuweather, there is a minor flood warning for Brisbane today. The chances of rain are around 50% for the remaining hours of the match, going as high as 54% at 9:00PM. However, thunderstorms are predicted along with the rains.
BBC Weather has a similar forecast for the match hours, with a slightly higher chance of rain – as high at 68% by 7:00PM, but coming down slightly to 55% by 10:00PM.
Weather.com is similarly pessimistic. It predicts that storms will continue until 9:00PM, as well as providing a thunderstorm warning for large hail. The chances of rain are also predicted to be 99% by 8:00PM. With these forecasts, it seems unlikely that there will be a game at all.
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