Rain threatens to play spoilsport in BD-Ind 1st Test

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FE Team | Published: September 18, 2024 22:10:51

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Bangladesh are set to take on India in the 1st Test match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from today (Thursday) onwards. The weather forecast for the Test match, however, doesn't look too good at the moment, with rain threatening to spoil the show, report agencies.
India's first Test match in 8 months could be interrupted by rain on September 19 but a washout is hopefully not on the cards on the day.
According to Accuweather, there is a 41 per cent chance of rain on day 1 of the Test in the daytime around 2 pm and an 8 per cent chance of a thunderstorm as well. However, with the prediction stating that the rain might persist for just one hour, fans won't be seeing a washout on the day. Rest of the day is forecasted to be clear.
Day 2 will also be the same as a 51 per cent chance of rain is predicted around 2pm with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the day. However, just like day 1, rest of the day has been shown to be clear in Chennai.
Day 3, 4, and 5 have been predicted to be clear of rain with less than 30 per cent chance of rain in each of the days. The forecast suggests that both teams will get to play a proper contest of cricket in Chennai.
The Chennai pitch has been prepared with the help of red soil which usually offers decent bounce for the fast bowlers. The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium pitch has always been known for helping the spinners but then since the red soil has been used, it will assist the pace bowlers also.