Rain could spoilsport yet again if the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final encounter between India and New Zealand is rescheduled to July 10 (Wednesday). The first knock-out game of CWC 2019 at Old Trafford in Manchester has been interrupted by heavy rainfall and chances are very high that any play might not be possible today. In such a case, the game will be rescheduled to a reserve day with the IND vs NZ match resuming in the same stage it had stopped in. Hour by Hour Rain Forecast Ahead of India vs New Zealand CWC 2019 Semi-Final Match at Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

But the weather predictions of Manchester for Wednesday will keep the fans of both teams worried. The current weather in Manchester is extremely wet with heavy rainfall expected for remaining part of the day. The forecast for Wednesday predicts a similar kind of weather with overcast conditions and frequent rain interruptions set to disrupt India vs New Zealand semi-final encounter. A report from accuweather.com states that there will some light showers in the morning before it gives in to a bright day. Rain is, however, expected to interrupt the game frequently.

Old Trafford, Manchester westher update (Photo Credits: Accuweather.com)

Pitch Report: The same pitch used for India vs New Zealand semi-final game of CWC 2019 used on Tuesday will be used on Wednesday. The dampness of the pitch coupled with overcast conditions is expected to assist the fast bowlers.

New Zealand were struggling at 211/5 in 46.1 overs when rain interrupted play. The rule for CWC 2019 states that an incomplete game will be continued from the same stage on the following day – reserve day. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat first.

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