On Thursday, New Zealand will face off against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, there are concerns that the match may be affected rain, with the possibility of a washout.
The weather forecast for Bengaluru on Thursday predicts a rainy day with temperatures around 25°C. And, according to TSN, there are various probabilities of rainfall at different hours throughout the day.
If rain interferes with the match and it is abandoned, both teams will be awarded one point each. For New Zealand, the impact on their semi-final prospects in the tournament is significant given their recent string of losses.
To keep their semi-final hopes alive, New Zealand not only needs to win against Sri Lanka, but they also need favorable outcomes from other matches involving teams with similar standings.
The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST and will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar. The latest betting odds from Dafabet favor a New Zealand win.
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