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Sunday, September 27, is going to be a very special day for Indian cricket fans, because the trumpet of the three-match ODI international series between India and West Indies is going to start. The exciting first match of the series will be played at the picturesque Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. However, the continuous monsoon rains in various states and coastal areas of the country for the past few days have raised lines of worry on the foreheads of sports lovers. From social media to cricket corridors, every fan is asking the same question – will it rain in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday and the match will be cancelled?
However, the latest information coming regarding the weather patterns has brought great relief to crores of cricket fans. The weather forecast for the match day in Thiruvananthapuram is quite encouraging. The Indian team is all set to take the field under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, while the West Indies is being commanded by experienced wicketkeeper batsman Shai Hope. In this series, the presence of veteran batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has increased the thrill of the match manifold, while young faces like Naman Dheer and Aaqib Nabi Dar have also got a chance to prove their talent.
According to the latest data from meteorological agency AccuWeather and the local weather centre, there is no serious alert of heavy rain in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The probability of rain during the scheduled time of the match has been estimated at only 15 percent. This simply means that light movement of clouds may definitely be seen, but the risk of the match being stopped or canceled due to torrential rain is negligible.
The temperature will remain normal and humid during the afternoon. Due to scattered clouds in the sky, the effect of strong sunlight will be less, which will prove to be quite favorable physically for both the fielding and bowling teams. The drainage system of the greenfield stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is considered world-class, so even if there is drizzle, the groundsmen are able to make the outfield playable within minutes. Overall, there is a strong possibility for sports fans to see a complete and exciting match of 50-50 overs.
If we look at the history of One Day International cricket, there has always been a tough and exciting match between India and West Indies. A total of 142 One Day International matches have been played between the two teams so far. In these head-to-head encounters, the Indian cricket team has maintained the lead by registering spectacular victories in 72 matches. On the other hand, the two-time former world champion Caribbean team has defeated India in 64 matches.
Out of these 142 matches, two matches have ended in a very exciting tie, while four matches have been such that no result could be achieved. If we look at the performance in recent years, Team India’s dominance against West Indies has been one-sided. The Indian team has consistently shown strong performance against the Caribbean team on their home soil, however, the power hitters of the West Indies have the power to turn the match on any given day.
The toss of this first match to be played at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will be held at exactly 1:30 pm. The first ball of the match will be bowled half an hour after the toss i.e. at exactly 2:00 pm. The pitch of this stadium is traditionally considered balanced. Due to sea breeze and cloud cover in the beginning, fast bowlers are expected to get good swing and seam movement from the new white ball.
As the match progresses and the pitch gets older, it will become easier for the batsmen to play shots. The effect of dew can become a decisive factor after the floodlights are switched on in the evening. In such a situation, it may prove to be more practical for the captain who wins the toss to bowl first so that he can take full advantage of the dew while chasing the target later.
This series is also considered very important from the point of view of the future roadmap of the Indian ODI team. While captain Shubhman Gill will prove his captaincy skills and consistency, senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will provide strength to the team along with match practice. This is a golden opportunity for Naman Dheer, who is known for his aggressive batting in domestic cricket and IPL, and bowler Aaqib Nabi Dar, famous for his accurate pace, to make a mark at the international level.
The West Indies team will also enter the field with the intention of giving a tough challenge to India in its home conditions with aggressive match winners like Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell. Fans are all set to witness a high-voltage cricket encounter without any weather interruption when both the teams face each other on the lush green outfield of the Greenfield Stadium on Sunday afternoon.