India takes on New Zealand in the huge semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday, June 9.
India qualified for the semi-final after completing the group stages at the highest point of the World Cup 2019 table. Then again, New Zealand completed fourth after being tied on points with fifth set Pakistan, on account of their better net run rate.
India is beginning as top picks, considering they raced to the finals of World Cup 2019. Virat Kohli's men have had the option to cover their weaknesses magnificently well and have been clinical, as a general rule. Notwithstanding the loss to England at Edgbaston, India have been unblemished in the competition.
Then again, New Zealand is going into the semi-final on the back of 3 loses on the bob. Kane Williamson's men need to venture up in the event that they are to test India in the big semi-final.
India vs New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final: Live Weather Updates from Manchester
9 am: A shady morning is normal in Manchester as India and New Zealand apparatus up for the enormous semi-final at the notorious Old Trafford.
New-ball bowlers will love the mists hanging over Old Trafford.
Light spells of the shower are relied upon to start from 12 pm BST (5:30 pm IST) while a burst of overwhelming precipitation is anticipated for 3 pm BST (7:30 pm IST). Remember, the semi-final among India and New Zealand begins at 10:30 am BST (3 pm IST).
Manchester weather forecast for Tuesday, July 9
"Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy at times, especially across parts of Cumbria and north Lancashire during the morning. The rain becoming light and patchy during the afternoon. Brighter spells developing further south, where it'll feel warm and humid. Maximum temperature 21 °C," according to the Met Office.
Strikingly, India's group stage match against New Zealand in Nottingham was washed out without a ball being bowled because of the downpour.
In the event of another washout on Tuesday, the two groups will play the semi-final on Wednesday – the hold day for semi-final 1.
In the event that Wednesday's down is likewise washed out, at that point India, with a larger number of points in the group stages than New Zealand, will advance to the final.
The estimate for Wednesday in Manchester isn't great also with overwhelming spells of showers expected toward the evening.
Manchester Weather Forecast for Wednesday, July 10
"Outbreaks of rain, perhaps heavy, continuing to move the southeast first thing. Staying cloudy with further outbreaks of patchy rain across northern parts", according to Met Office.
