India vs New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final Manchester Weather Today Forecast for July 9 (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Light spells of rain is forecast for Tuesday in Manchester
- India take on New Zealand in World Cup 2019 semi-final at Old Trafford
- ICC has a reserve day for semi-finals and final of World Cup 2019
India take on New Zealand in the big semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday, June 9. "Manchester weather today" is among the most searched keywords as it has been overcast in the city since the morning. Keep in mind, the ICC has a reserve day in case the match gets washed out on Tuesday. However, there are no predictions for heavy rain at Old Trafford.
India qualified for the semi-final after finishing the league stages at the top of the World Cup 2019 points table. On the other hand, New Zealand finished 4th after being tied on points with 5th-placed Pakistan, thanks to their better net run rate. All eyes on the Manchester weather today as rain is predicted during the 2nd half of the semi-final.
India are starting as favourites, considering their run to the finals of World Cup 2019. Virat Kohli's men have been able to mask their shortcomings wonderfully well and have been clinical, more often than not. Barring the loss to England at Edgbaston, India have been spotless in the tournament.
On the other hand, New Zealand are heading into the semi-final on the back of 3 loses on the bounce. Kane Williamson's men need to step up if they are to test India in the big-semi-final.
India vs New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final: Live Weather Updates from Manchester
1:05 pm IST: It's looking overcast in Manchester. There's no rain at the moment and that's a good news. However, there is rain interruption predicted at 3 pm BST (7:30 PM IST) at Old Trafford.
11:40 am IST: Latest update from Manchester. It's been cloudy since the morning but no rain so far. Let's keep our fingers crossed. We're less than 200 minutes away from the start of the Manchester match.
9 am IST: A cloudy morning is expected in Manchester as India and New Zealand gear up for the big semi-final at the iconic Old Trafford.
New-ball bowlers will love the clouds hanging over Old Trafford.
Light spells of shower are expected to begin from 12 pm BST (5:30 pm IST) while a burst of heavy rain is predicted for 3 pm BST (7:30 pm IST). Keep in mind, the semi-final between India and New Zealand starts at 10:30 am BST (3 pm IST).
Manchester weather forecast for Tuesday, July 9
"Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy at times, especially across parts of Cumbria and north Lancashire during the morning. The rain becoming light and patchy during the afternoon. Brighter spells developing further south, where it'll feel warm and humid. Maximum temperature 21 °C," according to the Met Office.
AccuWeather prediction for July 9 in Manchester
Notably, India's group-stage match against New Zealand in Nottingham was washed out without a ball being bowled due to rain.
In case of another washout on Tuesday, the two teams will play the semi-final on Wednesday -- the reserve day for semi-final 1.
If Wednesday's game is also washed out, then India, with more points in the group stages than New Zealand, will progress to the final.
The forecast for Wednesday in Manchester isn't good as well with heavy spells of showers expected in the afternoon.
Manchester weather forecast for Wednesday, July 10
"Outbreaks of rain, perhaps heavy, continuing to move southeast first thing. Staying cloudy with further outbreaks of patchy rain across northern parts," according to Met Office.
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