The first day (December 26) of the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Centurion could be interrupted by rain. Here are what the various weather forecasts say.
South Africa’s 2-0 win over Sri Lanka has catapulted them to the top of the 2023-25 World Test Championship points table. A victory in one of the two Tests against Pakistan is enough to guarantee them a spot in the final.
Pakistan, on the other hand, despite being eliminated from the race can make the fag end of the cycle more interesting by creating an upset. That would benefit the other teams – Australia, India and Sri Lanka – in contention for the summit clash. They can take inspiration from their 3-0 win in the preceding ODIs, handing South Africa their first whitewash at home.
However, inclement weather could play spoilsport on the opening day of the series opener.
South Africa have named their XI for the first Test against Pakistan, picking Corbin Bosch, who has played 34 first-class games.
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) December 24, 2024
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Weather predictions SA vs PAK Centurion Test
Rain is predicted throughout the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and Pakistan. According to Google Weather, there's a 15 per cent chance of precipitation on Thursday, which is expected to deteriorate as the match progresses.
According to Accuweather, the weather is likely to remain "partly sunny and warmer" with the probability of precipitation at 25 per cent.
The predictions of Weather.com are far more optimistic, with the chances of rainfall at only eight per cent during the day. However, it will worsen as thunderstorms are predicted in the subsequent days with significant precipitation chances.
The forecast of BBC Weather predicts six-seven per cent chances of rainfall between 10 and 11 am, meaning the first session could be affected. There’s no rain predicted for the next three hours. The probability ranges between 4 and 18 per cent from 3 pm onwards.
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