World Championship of Legends 2024: Will Rain Play Spoilsport in India vs Pakistan Final in Birmingham?

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The highly anticipated World Championship of Legends 2024 final clash between India and Pakistan champions is all set to take place at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, England on Saturday (July 13).

Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions booked the final spot following a thumping 86-run win over Australia in the second semi-final, while Younis Khan’s Pakistan Champions reached the summit clash by sealing a 20-run victory over West Indies in the first semi-final.

Prior to the match between India and Pakistan, members of the two teams have conveyed their excitement and resolve as Younis and Suresh Raina preview the much-anticapated clash.

All 23000 seats at the venue are expected to be sold out like the league stage match as anticipation runs high among fans from both India and Pakistan as their meeting garners extra attention from across the world.

While there is much excitement among players and fans for the India vs Pakistan match, there is also concern about weather after rain has affected a few games in the tournament although not completely washing out the matches.

India vs West Indies was washed out, but a result was still possible as both teams had played 5 overs each. However, at least the last hour and half of play was washed out with India winning the match by 27 runs (DLS Method). Fans will hope for a full match on Saturday (July 13).

Will rain play spoilsport in India vs Pakistan final in World Championship of Legends 2024 on July 13?

It has been raining in Birmingham since the morning, but weather aggregators predict a clear evening, promising a full 20-over side match. But the English weather can be unpredictable at times. So, we will have wait and see if the weather holds good during the playing hours.

As per BBC weather, it is expected to rain before the start of the match (4:30 PM Local Time / 9 PM IST) and get clearer only at 6 PM Local Time with temperature expected to be 15 Degree Celsius.

Rain Prediction for July 13 in Brimingham: There is around 40 percent chance of rain from 2 PM Local Time to 6 PM Local Time, while there is prediction for 21 percent chance of precipitation for the next hour until 7 PM Local Time.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in India vs Pakistan WCL 2024 Final?

With weather expected to be clear from 8 PM Local Time till rest of the night, there is chance of at least a 5-over per side game or even a full game possible as the venue has floodlights which could be used if needed. If there is no game possible, there is no official word, but the trophy could be shared by the two teams.