WTC Final 2023: London Weather Report (BCCI Twitter)
Ahead of WTC final 2023 between India and Australia, here’s all you need to know about London weather and whether rain will spoil the game like in previous WTC finals
Rain hampered the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand in the previous edition of the final, so are fans hopeful that rain might play spoilsport again ahead of the WTC final 2023?
Well, there is good news for the fans of both Team India and Australia ahead of the marquee clash as the weather in London is expected to be pleasant with just 1% chance of rain.
Earlier, during the last edition’s final between India and New Zealand, two years ago rain played spoilsport on the first day and fans will be hoping that the same scenario doesn’t happen once again.
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However, there is good news as according to Accuweather the chances of rain are very less.
Is there a reserve day in place of the WTC Final 2023?
Even if rain disrupts play and the daily quota of overs is not bowled, there is a reserve day for the WTC final 2023 between India and Australia. A daily quota of 90 overs is required to be bowled, and according to the rules, matches consist of six hours of playing time each day, which, if weather does not permit, allows play to be played on a reserve day (12 June ) will be pushed up to . ,
Which team will win the WTC final if rain spoils the game?
The WTC trophy for the 2021-23 edition will be shared between India and Australia if rain prevents play from taking place. Australia had topped the WTC points table but if the final was not completed due to weather, the two countries would share the honours.
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Oval Pitch Report for WTC Final 2023:
The pitch at The Oval is known for having good pace and bounce which favors the fast bowlers. However, the scenario may be slightly different in the WTC final as this is the first time a Test is being played at this ground in June, which marks the beginning of summer in England. Spinners can come in handy as the match progresses on the third day and beyond. Batsmen will need to be extra careful about the swing factor on green surfaces.