India vs Australia: Weather Report ahead of 2nd T20I
Following an enthralling opening encounter in the five-match T20 series, India and Australia will lock horns at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram for their second showdown today, November 26, 2023. In the opening match held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India emerged victorious by two wickets in a thrilling last-ball finish.
Batting first, Australia posted a formidable total of 208 runs, thanks to a blistering century from Josh Inglis, who smashed 110 runs off just 50 balls. India’s bowlers struggled to contain Inglis’s onslaught as he plundered eight sixes and eleven boundaries during the course of his innings.
In reply, India’s chase got off to a shaky start as they lost early wickets. However, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan steadied the innings with some crucial partnerships. Yadav, in particular, played a brilliant innings of 80 runs off 42 balls, while Kishan contributed with 58 runs off 39 balls. Despite their contributions, India found themselves in a spot of bother in the final overs, with wickets falling in quick succession. However, Rinku Singh held his nerve and guided India to victory with a six off the final ball of the match.
The match was a nail-biting affair that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. It was a fitting start to what promises to be an exciting series between two of the cricketing world’s powerhouses. For today’s game in Thiruvananthapuram, India’s lineup is expected to remain largely unchanged while the Aussies may consider reintroducing their World Cup stars after granting them a break in Vizag.
Rain unlikely to hamper 2nd T20I
AccuWeather predicts today’s weather in Thiruvananthapuram to be predominantly sunny, with a brief shower possible in the afternoon. As the evening approaches, the likelihood of rain dwindles to a mere 11%. These favourable conditions suggest a high probability of a full-fledged match.
As far as the pitch is concerned, it is expected to be a low-scoring affair. The Greenfield International Stadium’s pitches have historically yielded low scores, as evident in the four international matches played there, often resulting in low-scoring affairs or being disrupted by rain. In the three T20Is held at the venue, the average score has been a modest 114. Therefore, expecting a high-scoring encounter tomorrow would be an unrealistic anticipation.
