New Delhi. The Indian cricket team will play a warm-up match today to strengthen their preparations before entering the ICC T20 World Cup. Team India will want to test both the batting and bowling departments in the match against Bangladesh. This match is considered important from the team’s point of view and everyone needs to know how the weather will be in New York during this match. So we will give you complete information about it. The match is scheduled to be played at 8 PM IST.
The ICC T20 World Cup is very important for Team India as it is believed to be the last chance for captain Rohit Sharma and veteran Virat Kohli to win the trophy. At the same time, for coach Rahul Dravid, this mega ICC tournament is being considered as the last tournament as a coach. Earlier last year, India reached the final of the ICC ODI World Cup but missed out on winning the title. This time it is hoped that Team India will repeat the feat of 2007.
What will the weather be like in the warm up match?
Before entering the ICC T20 World Cup match, the Indian team will play the only warm-up match against Bangladesh on Saturday. This match will be played at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York, USA. Today i.e. Saturday, June 1, the weather is expected to remain clear during this warm-up match. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature during the match is expected to be 28 degrees while the minimum temperature is expected to be 17 degrees. Skies will be clear during the day but dark clouds may be seen at night. There is no chance of rain in the match.
What will the pitch look like?
Indian team wants to test both batting and bowling department against Bangladesh. The pitch of this ground in New York is said to be similar to the pitch in Australia. Drop in pitch is being used here. There is an ocean close to the land due to which the pitch is expected to have bounce and speed. The fast bowler will get help here. No international match has ever been played at this ground, so no previous record exists.
First published: June 1, 2024, 09:02 IST