IND vs BAN Weather: Will rain play spoilsport in India's second Super 8 match against Bangladesh in Antigua?

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IND vs BAN: Rain is likely to play spoilsports as India take on Bangladesh in their second Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua on Saturday, June 22.

Two of the last three T20 World Cup 2024 matches in Antigua have seen rain interruptions. On the Super 8 match between Australia and Bangladesh on Friday, the second innings was halted after 11.2 overs. Australia won the match by 28 runs through the DLS method.

England's must-win last group stage match against Namibia also saw a delayed start due to rain. The match was later reduced to a 10-over per-side affair as England came on top of Namibia and qualified after help from Australia, who defeated Scotland in their last Group B game.

IND vs BAN: Rain interruptions likely as India take on Bangladesh in Antigua

Rain showers have been predicted by AccuWeather from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM in Antigua. The sky is expected to clear out and stay as it is until another round of thunderstorms from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Notably, the India vs Bangladesh Super 8 match is scheduled to kick off at 10:30 AM local time.

It would be 'partly sunny' from 11 AM onwards as per AccuWeather with no rain. However, the predicted precipitation level will come below 45 percent only after 12:00 PM. It would remain close to 30 percent until 3 PM. Thunderstorms have also been predicted from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

With an expected humidity level of 75-80 percent, the temperature in North Sound, Antigua would hover around 31 degree celsius. The wind speed at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium would be close to 19 km/h.

IND vs BAN: What happens if India-Bangladesh match is abandoned due to rain?

India will qualify for the semi-final if they beat Bangladesh in the match. Both the sides should have played a minimum of five-over each for a result to be decided through the DLS method in case of rain.

If a five-over per-side game is also not possible, India and Bangladesh would be forced to share a point each. India will have three points from two matches, while Bangladesh one from two. India are slated to play their third and final Super 8 match against Australia on Monday, June 24. Bangladesh have their last Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Tuesday, June 25.