Rain might play spoilsport in India vs Ireland match of T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has been full of entertainment and drama so far. However, the rain has reached some places to play the spoilsport in the ongoing event. That being said, the India vs Ireland match scheduled at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, might be interrupted due to rain. While the entire game will not get washed out, some parts of the play can get delayed due to rain. 

As per Accuweather, the sky will be cloudy throughout the game, along with a 23% chance of rain during the match. The hourly report shows the chances of rain after 1 PM (local time) increase and might sometimes interrupt the game. 

Hourly Weather Forecast in New York:

10:00 AM: 0%

11:00 AM: 9%

12:00 PM: 0%

1:00 PM: 1%

2:00 PM: 6

3:00 PM: 6%

The weather will also impact the pitch and the outfield, which is already in talks. Pitches in New York are slow and in favor of the seamers, and with the rain, swing might also be expected during the game. This is not so good news for the batters since the weather and the pitch's nature might lead to a low-scoring game, which is against the audience's interest.

India to take on Pakistan on June 9

Even though India's World Cup campaign is starting against Ireland, the important game is against Pakistan on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. India will take on Pakistan yet again in an epic clash, just like in old times sake. The whole world is waiting for the arch-rivals to play against each other. 

This time, both teams are ready with some solid batting and bowling line-up, which will increase the game's intensity. Players like Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Shaheen Afridi are in excellent form which will make the content even more interesting.