West Indies vs India, 1st T20I, Trinidad Weather forecast: Will rain play spoilsport in series opener?

By India Today Sports Desk: Following their 2-1 victory in the ODI series, the Indian cricket team is now brimming with excitement and anticipation as they prepare to take on West Indies in a thrilling five-match T20I series set to begin on Thursday, August 03. The highly anticipated opening clash will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, located in Tarouba.

As the action shifts to the white-ball format between India and the West Indies, all eyes are on the weather forecast for the series opener in Trinidad, which is notoriously unpredictable. The first T20I match is scheduled to be played at the Queens Park Oval, Trinidad. However, the looming question among eager cricket fans is: “Will rain play spoilsport during the series opener?”

The weather in Trinidad can change rapidly, with sunny mornings making way for sudden afternoon thundershowers. The region is currently in the middle of the rainy season, which typically starts in June and goes up till December. Therefore, there is a distinct possibility of rain interruptions during the series opener.

TRINIDAD WEATHER FORECAST

According to the latest weather forecast, there is a 50% chance of rain in Trinidad on the match day. Furthermore, scattered thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon, when the game is scheduled to take place. Therefore, there is a considerable possibility that rain might cause frequent disruptions during the game.

While the Queens Park Oval has excellent drainage facilities, constant rainfall can always create a challenge in preparing the ground for a match. Also, persistent rainfall could also influence the pitch conditions, which can be a crucial factor in T20 games. The possibility of a rain-shortened match also looms, possibly leading to a calculation by the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Team India and West Indies, both determined and eager to make a strong start in the series, would certainly wish the rains to stay away and for a full game to take place. The weather conditions will also test the strategizing skills of both teams, requiring them to adapt their game plan according to the weather changes.