Will Rain Play Spoilsport in India vs Pakistan Clash?

India and Pakistan fans are awaiting the Sunday game between the arch-rivals during the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. The fans have already started comparison games on Twitter. However, there is a piece of disappointing news from Melbourne, the hosting venue of the much-awaited clash. According to the weather forecast, there is an 80 percent chance of rain in Melbourne on Sunday. 

From leading India for the first time in ICC World Cup to the team's approach in the #T20WorldCup ! 👌 👌

💬 💬 In conversation with #TeamIndia captain @ImRo45!

Full interview 🎥 🔽https://t.co/e2mbadvCnU pic.twitter.com/fKONFhKdga

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 19, 2022

This would mean fans witness a wash-out game, and both teams may share points. A mixed result may not affect the two teams much, in their journey to the semifinal. However, a wash-out would lead to a huge financial loss for the ICC and the organizers. It would not be financially detrimental to ICC, with insurance support. But, the fans would take potshots at the organizers for hosting the event when it is raining. The passion and zeal of Indian and Pakistani fans can affect the success and failure of the event.

2019 World Cup: A tournament marred by rain

In the 2019 World Cup, ICC faced a lot of backlash from the fans in deciding to conduct the event during the rainy season in England. Many matches were washed out. At one point, fans asked the ICC to declare rain as the player of the match. 

Match at The Gabba has been called off due to persistent rains. pic.twitter.com/pWSOSNBWz1

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 19, 2022

The semifinal of the tournament was affected by rain, and India’s match was finished in two days. It was against the New Zealand. Would there have been a difference if the game had finished in a day? There are no post-scripts in cricket.

India warm-up game washed out

India did not get the chance to play the second warm-up game due to bad weather. Rain played spoilsport and the match with New Zealand was called off on Wednesday. Many fans worry whether this is a sign of things to come. 

A peek into Pakistan team's nets with 🇵🇰 mentor Matthew Hayden 🏏#T20WorldCup | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/Z3J47MZ53B

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 19, 2022

India would have to be calculative in its approach to Pakistan. There are chances of a rain-curtailed game. In that scenario, the run rate and rain laws will come into play. However, fans would hope the rain stays away throughout the tournament and give them memories for a lifetime.