Last Updated on 6 months ago by Charbel Coorey
Rain had the final say in the opening T20I between Australia and India. Persistent showers led to a no result with India very well placed at 97/1 after 9.4 overs at Manuka Oval.
In what has been an indifferent year in T20Is for Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, both were finding rhythm before the weather took over. Gill finished unbeaten on 37 off 20 balls, while Suryakumar reached 39 off 24 balls.
Attention now turns to the second T20I in Melbourne on Friday, with hopes that the weather will allow for a full match.
Melbourne weather forecast for 2nd AUS vs IND T20I: Rain expected on Friday
Unfortunately, rain could play spoilsport again. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts showers and a possible storm with 1-10mm expected on Friday.
“Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon,” reads the forecast. “The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and early evening. Light winds.”
AccuWeather forecasts 11.9mm of rain will fall during the day. However, the platform predicts the rain will pass by the evening. If this eventuates, it will allow for a full match which would be welcome relief for the sold out crowd at the MCG.
AccuWeather’s hourly forecast backs this up, with intermittent clouds at from 7pm through to midnight. The chance of precipitation in this period hovers around 20%.
Both teams will be hoping the rain stays away as preparations ramp up for next year’s T20 World Cup. India are seeking to build on their incredible form in the last 20 months or so, winning 35 of their past 38 completed T20Is. As mentioned, they also enjoyed a strong start to the opening match of this series.
For Australia, they will take some learnings out of the washed out match in Canberra and look to start strongly in Melbourne, weather permitting.
