The one-off T20I between Japan and India was scheduled to get underway at 1pm local time, but wet outfield has delayed its start so far. Will there be more rain? Will fading light force a reduced game? Here's what the forecasts say.
India were unable to train at the Sano International Cricket Ground a day before the match due to adverse weather conditions, triggered by Typhoon Dujuan. Incessant rain in the lead up to the historic match also meant that the outfield wasn't ready for the game to start on time. Though there hasn't been any rain so far on Tuesday, September 22, the game is yet to get underway, more than two hours past its scheduled start.
What is today’s weather forecast for the Japan vs India T20I clash?
Rain was always a threat, given the challenging weather conditions in Sano over the past few days, and multiple inspections have already taken place, but a few damp patches continue to delay the proceedings.
As for the forecast for the next few hours in Sano, as per , there are chances of showers in the city until 5pm local time. There is a 73 per cent chance of rain around 3pm local time but it reduces to 49 per cent by 4pm, before shooting up to 65 per cent again an hour later.
However, as per Weather.com, there is little to no chance of rain in Sano, but there will be cloudy skies. Similarly, Weathernews.jp is also predicting no rain, with temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius for the next few hours.
That said, fading light could be an issue, with sunset predicted at around 6.05pm local time, less than three hours from now. Therefore, we could have a curtailed encounter if conditions improve. Notably, there are no floodlights installed at the Sano International Cricket Ground.
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