IMD predicts cloudy weather with mild showers in the afternoon. But the weather will become dry after 6 pm.
Nagpur: Cricket fans prayed to Rain God to have mercy and spare Nagpur for the Second T20 match to be played between India and Australia at VCA’s Jamtha Stadium on Friday, September 23. Rains have been lashing Nagpur since the past 10 days.
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As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast cloudy weather on Friday, the cricket fans are optimistic that the match would begin on schedule. According to the IMD, Nagpur may receive mild showers on Friday afternoon but the weather will become dry after 6 pm. Due to the presence of a cyclone in Bay of Bengal, weather activities have been prevailing over Vidarbha for the last few days. Withdrawal of monsoon from the region will start in a few days, said IMD.
It has been pouring since many days with only patches of bright sunshine in between which has forced the spectators to discuss more about the weather than their favourite cricketers. Rain has forced cricket lovers of the city to pray for a few hours of bright sunshine on the match day so that the game takes place. It’s been 1,047 days that Nagpurians last witnessed India play at Jamtha (Nov 10, 2019). The hosts had thrashed Bangladesh by 30 runs.
On the match eve, there was hustle-bustle at Jamtha Stadium with hundreds of workers tirelessly working to make the ground match ready. VCA administration has been working round-the-clock to make the game happen even if there is a slightest chance. The ground has been kept fully covered with tarpaulins with special importance being given to the centre wickets. Rains lashed the city on Thursday morning and continued till noon but as the clouds separated giving sun a little space to peep out the grounds men quickly removed all the covers exposing the green lawn carpet to the gentle breeze and bright light.
At around 4 pm on Thursday, four super soppers were pressed into action and were seen moving gently, covering every inch of the green lawn turf soaking every drop of water. The inner circle and the outfield is in good shape despite the rain. The drainage system at Jamtha is excellent and we are positive that tomorrow’s match is on, one of the officials was optimistic. If the match takes place, every seat of the 44,000 capacity stadium would be occupied by spectators who would cheer for an Indian win against the World T20 champions who have a poor record against the hosts at this venue.
