India And new zealand are set to face off in an important league-stage match of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 TeaToday, October 23, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This match is very important for both the teams aiming to strengthen their position in the top four.
IND-W vs NZ-W: Threat of rain looms over crucial match of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai
India will be looking to seal a top-two finish after picking up crucial wins, while the White Ferns desperately need a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive after a mixed campaign. However, the high-risk competition is threatened by local weather conditions, including intense heat and humidity followed by late thunderstorms, a common phenomenon in the post-monsoon period in the region. captain Harmanpreet Kaur And Sophie Devine Will keep a close eye on the skies and the official hourly forecast.
The primary concern is the extreme humidity, which will test the players’ fitness and stamina. Any significant rain, especially during the middle or late innings, may cause the match to be shortened, potentially benefiting the team that bats second and has the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) calculation in mind. A complete loss would be a more serious blow to New Zealand’s campaign, as they need maximum points to climb the table.
Hourly weather outlook in Navi Mumbai
The weather in Navi Mumbai on October 23 is expected to be challenging due to high temperatures and suffocating humidity, setting the stage for possible convective rainfall in the evening. Temperatures will range between 25°C and 30°C, with humidity high, reaching close to 85%. Winds during either storm are expected to be light to moderate, gusting up to 18 km/h. The probability of rain throughout the match window is around 45%, increasing the chances of disruption due to rain.
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The greatest risk of heavy rain is forecast to occur around 17:00, coinciding with the middle overs of the first innings, which may cause players to leave the field for a significant period of time. While the skies are expected to completely clear by 20:00, the combination of high humidity and interruptions in the middle of the match will undoubtedly disrupt the rhythm and flow of the game, impacting both batting and bowling conditions. Teams should be prepared for the possibility of fewer overs matches.
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