The excitement of the ICC Women’s World Cup final to be held on Sunday at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is at its peak, but the fears of the weather have increased the heartbeats of cricket lovers. The teams of India and South Africa are on the verge of creating history, while the changing weather of Navi Mumbai has cast a light shadow on the future of the match. According to the available information, there is a possibility of 25 to 50 percent rain from Sunday afternoon to evening. Sultry weather and rising clouds may affect play intermittently during the match.
Let us tell you that the temperature can reach 34 degrees Celsius during the day, which will come down to around 25 degrees at night. However, it is a matter of relief for cricket lovers that ICC has made necessary provisions for the smooth conduct of the match. If rain spoils play on Sunday, Monday, November 3, has been designated as a reserve day. It is noteworthy that for any result, both the teams will need to play at least 20-20 overs.
If the match is not completed on Sunday due to rain, the match will continue from where it was stopped on the reserve day. And if the game with less overs is also interrupted in the middle, then in that case also the agenda will be applicable on the reserve day. But the most interesting situation is that if the match is not held on both Sunday and Reserve Day, then both the teams will be declared joint winners. This will be the first time in Women’s World Cup history.
On the other hand, the Indian team, under the leadership of captain Harmanpreet Kaur, has reached the final by defeating seven-time champion Australia in the semi-finals and the spectators’ eyes are now fixed only on victory. At the same time, the South African team is equally eager for its first title. Amidst the presence of record supporters and a surge of emotions, now all eyes are on the sky to see whether the weather spoils the game or gives an opportunity to create history.