The T20I matches between Pakistan and New Zealand could be impacted. By the heavy rain in Rawalpindi. Where the matches are scheduled, which is concerning news for cricket fans. Anticipating the upcoming series between the two countries.
The city of Rawalpindi is expected to experience thunderstorms and rainfall tomorrow. With the downpour expected to continue throughout the week. The five-match series is scheduled to begin on April 18.
The Black Caps team, led by Michael Bracewell. Arrived in Islamabad early on Sunday morning in preparation. For the series against the Green Shirts.
The teams and spectators were disappointed by the sudden end to the game. But the umpires decided to call it off because the rain was not going to stop.
Michael Bracewell, the captain of New Zealand, had earlier won the toss. And chosen to bat first in an attempt to put the hosts in a difficult position. Unfortunately, bad weather intervened and robbed both teams. Of an equal chance to demonstrate their abilities on the field.
The toss, which was supposed to take place at 7:00 p.m. (PST). Was delayed by thirty minutes because of the continuous downpour in Rawalpindi. Michael Bracewell, the captain of New Zealand, won the toss and chose to bat first. Which created an exciting match.
Is Rain also Affected on Team’s Practice Sessions?
It is most likely going to be cancelled, the Pakistani team’s practise session. Set for Tuesday (tomorrow). Additionally, three of the five matches are scheduled for Rawalpindi on April 18, 20. And 21 due to a rain forecast; the remaining two matches will be played in Lahore on April 25 and 27.
This development coincides with recent days of moderate to heavy rainfall in Sindh. Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Nearly the whole region of Balochistan and certain areas of Punjab have been. Impacted by rain, thunderstorms, and dusty winds. Additionally, Quetta experienced a lot of rainfall. Which broke the heatwave and made the weather pleasant.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a “rain-windstorm/thunderstorm. With an isolated hailstorm” for April 18 across. A number of Pakistani regions, including upper/southwest Sindh. KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, Punjab, and Balochistan.
On April 20, however, precipitation was predicted by the Met Office for KP. The nation’s capital, Punjab, northeastern Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
