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Cricket News: MCG Melbourne weather forecast for AFG vs IRE & AUS vs ENG matches | MCG weather forecast for T20 World Cup October 28 2022
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Melbourne’s weather is in the spotlight once again. October has been a horror month for Victorians, with Melbourne alone copping more than double its mean rainfall at this time of year.
After doubts were cast over the classic India vs Pakistan match last week, rain wreaked havoc for Wednesday’s matches. Ireland played superbly to beat England, with Duckworth/Lewis coming into the equation. The subsequent Afghanistan vs New Zealand clash was washed out.
Unfortunately, rain is set to feature again for Friday’s double header. In the first match, Afghanistan will take on Ireland. The second will see arch-rivals Australia and England go head-to-head.
MCG weather forecast for T20 World Cup: AFG vs IRE & AUS vs ENG
According to the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, there is a 90% chance of showers, with 4-6mm of rain expected to fall. It must be noted that Melbourne’s weather is very unpredictable, so less or more than the 4-6mm could actually end up falling.
The hope is that the windy conditions can help blow clouds over, allowing for intervals of play at least. Early northwesterly winds of 25 to 35km/h will turn into a westerly breeze of 25 to 40km/h in the middle of the day.
AccuWeather predicts an afternoon shower, with the chance of rain reducing sharply by the evening. According to its hourly forecast, the chance of precipitation will peak at 66% by 3-4pm. By the time the evening match between Australia and England begins (approx. 7pm), the chance of precipitation falls to 24%.
Hope that rain stays away for crucial games in Group 1
New Zealand currently lead the group with three points. England, Ireland, Sri Lanka and Australia are all level on two points. Afghanistan are on one and need to win. Friday’s matchday at the MCG could go a long way to deciding who will make the Semi Finals, with the cricket, rather than rain, hopefully the key factor in deciding the final positions.
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