Last Updated on 4 months by Charbel Coorey
There is a lot riding on the current West Indies-South Africa Test series. Both teams must win to keep their slim hopes of a remarkable appearance in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final alive.
However, the Port of Spain weather has had other ideas. Just 15 overs were possible on day one of the first Test. Conditions were kinder on day two where 98 overs were bowled, with the Proteas finishing on 344/8 at stumps.
The question is whether the conditions will provide the opportunity for either team to push for a win in the first Test. Here is a look at the weather forecast for the remaining three days.
Port of Spain Trinidad weather forecast for final 3 days of 1st WI vs SA Test
Reputable source AccuWeather forecasts “a passing shower or two” on Friday. While the 81% chance of precipitation doesn’t look too good, the hourly forecast suggests there should be play throughout the day.
There is a 51% chance of precipitation at 10am and 46% at 11am, with showers forecast. There could be showers at around 1pm and 3pm as well, with above a 50% chance of precipitation during these times.
Cloudy conditions forecast from 4pm onwards, which should enable an extended day’s play should light permit.
AccuWeather forecasts a stray afternoon thunderstorm on both days four (Saturday) and five (Sunday) with the chance of precipitation hovering around 50%.
Overall, there could be regular rain interruptions in the remaining three days. However, the hope is the rain stays away long enough to allow for extended periods of play.
The Proteas will start day three on 344/8, with their first innings characterised by a number of starts. Skipper Temba Bavuma top scored with 86 with Tony de Zorzi the other half-centurion (78).
Both South Africa and West Indies will be hoping for enough time to force a result. They both need to win to keep their faint WTC Final hopes alive. The Proteas can reach a maximum win percentage of 75%, while the West Indies can reach 56.4% if they win all their remaining Tests in this cycle.
India (68.51) and Australia (62.50) are the current leaders. Both teams will meet in a mouthwatering five-match series later this year.
