The India vs New Zealand semi-final match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Manchester has been suspended due to rain. The match will resume tomorrow, on Wednesday. India vs New Zealand ICC World Cup 2019 Semi-Final Match: Play in IND vs NZ Called Off, Game to Resume on Reserve Day.
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Drizzling has turned into heavy rainfall in Manchester. Covers are still on and over are getting reduced but doesn't look to be starting any-time soon.
SuperSopers are currently workingĀ to help restart play as soon as possible but the game has already started losing overs. Meanwhile, a light drizzle has hit Manchester again.
Rain has stopped at Manchester and the SuperSopers are already at work but the sad news is that overs will now be reduced. It is already past cut-off time for losing overs and the longer it takes for the match to restart the fewer overs will be played.Ā
Little good news from Manchester! Rains have stopped for now but the conditions are still gloomier and chances of another shower arriving soon is high. The most important news, for now, is the covers are still on and groundsmen are at work.
Rain doesn't look to stop anytime soon but this die-hard Sachin fan can finally stop.
Successful Chase?
Not Just Raiining, its pelting down in Manchester. Tri-colour umbrellas have thronged Old Trafford. It's getting wetter with time.Ā Meanwhile, a spectator has messaged - it's pouring here now and the rain doesn't seem to be stopping any time soon - hope... We have a reserve day at hand!
It is Raining very heavily at Old Trafford at the moment. Chances of New Zealand coming out to bat again looks very bleak. Meanwhile, you can take a look at the likely D/L revised targets India might have to chase.
Likely Revised Targets For India
In case New Zealand doesn't bat again, India's target in
46 overs will be 237
40 overs will be 223
35 overs will be 209
30 overs will be 192
25 overs will be 172
20 overs will be 148#IndvNZ #NZvInd#CWC19 #CWC2019
ā Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) July 9, 2019
Dramatic scenes at Old Trafford as the rains get heavier. Absolute heavy it is all of a sudden. Covers back on.Ā
In case New Zealand fails to bat again, their total of 211 runs in 46.1 overs will be revised to 237 runs target for India in 46 overs. But as things stand the covers are coming up at Old Trafford and New Zeland might just provide the finishing touch.
The match has been halted due to rain at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. The covers are coming on. New Zealand are 211-5 in 46.1 overs.
It's begun to drizzle now at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Ground staff is ready with the covers.
The ground staff are getting ready at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. It's not raining yet but there is a constant thick dark cloud cover with winds. New Zealand at this point are 179-4 in 43 overs.
There are still dark clouds over the ground and rain is expected to play a spoilsport at around 2 PM local time. Meanwhile, the match is all set to begin as per schedule time of 3 PM IST.Ā
Dark Clouds are scattered over the ground with no glimpse of sunshine. Rain is expected to come down later in the afternoon. Meanwhile, New Zealand has won the toss and elects to bat.Ā
It is overcast at Manchester, with chances of rain. Rain can play a spoilsport and have an impact on the match by getting the overs reduced.Ā
It is still cloudy in Manchester and it is difficult to find any sun in the sky. Hope it doesn't' rain, as it will have a huge impact on the playing condition.Ā
It looks like rain will definitely make an appearance(s) in India vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 first semi-final. The bigger question is, how much of an impact it will have on the end result.
Hi, we bring you Manchester weather updates as the city gets ready to host the first semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand. Unfortunately, the rains are most likely to play spoilsport in the game. At present it is heavily cloudy and one can expect good showers over Old Trafford Cricket Ground!
The strong Indian side will take on faltering New Zealand side in the first semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019). India vs New Zealand match will take place at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. However, before Kane Williamson and Vira Kohli's sides lock horns, it is Manchester weather that is giving cricket fans a reason to worry. According to the Manchester weather report and rain forecast updates, rain is likely to play spoilsport. It is saddening as earlier India vs New Zealand game in the group stage was abandoned due to rains and fans will not like to see a repeat telecast of it. Let us discuss weather report and rain forecast at Manchester where IND vs NZ match will take place with fans also searching forĀ Manchester Weather Forecast, Manchester Weather Today, Manchester Weather 9th July 2019, Manchester Weather Tuesday, Manchester Rain Forecast. We at LatestLY will bring you hour by hour weather update from Manchester. India vs New Zealand, ICC World Cup 2019 Semi-Final: It's Advantage India if Rain Washes Away the Game in Manchester, Know How.
The weather in Manchester is not all that good as there will be no sunshine throughout the day. It will be dark and cloudy as per the reports of accueweather.com. Even showers are expected at around 11 am and 6 pm in the day. This could frustrate both teams for causing an interruption in the flow of the game. Good news for both team fans is that there is a reserve day for the semi-final and final matches. However, if the match gets washed out on even reserve day for the first semi-final, India will qualify to the final as Men in Blue finished the group stage with 15 points which are more than Kiwis. India vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final Weather Report From Manchester: Check Out Rain Forecast and Pitch Report of the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
New Zealand team has never lifted a World Cup trophy, they reached the final of ICC CWC 2015. Kiwis will bring out their best game in today's game and will look forward to defeating the Indian team, however it will not be easy. But one should not forget that India lost to New Zealand in the warm-up game of CWC 2019 and their clash in the league stage was washed out. New Zealand is stepping into the semi-final after facing three defeats in a row.
New Zealand side will have a tough task to defeat India in the semis and they are considered the weakest team amongst semifinalist of CWC 2019 as they finished fourth in the group stage with 11 points. The winner of semi-final 1 will face either England or Australia in the final of ICC CWC 2019. The second semi-final of Australia vs England will take place at Birmingham on July 11.
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