T20 World Cup 2024, India vs Pakistan: Players walk off as rain halts play at Nassau County Stadium again, check latest update here - Cricket Winner

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan, a match eagerly anticipated by cricket fans worldwide, has been interrupted by rain once again. Just as the game began to unfold, the weather played spoilsport, forcing both teams off the field.

Match Build-Up

The match, held at the Nassau County Stadium in New York, was already delayed by 30 minutes due to weather conditions. According to AccuWeather, there was a 43 percent chance of rain before the match began, increasing to 54 percent by 11 a.m. New York time.

The Start of the Game

Despite the initial delay, the match finally kicked off with India batting first. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma walked out to the crease, and the atmosphere was electric. India managed to score 8 runs in the first over, giving fans a glimpse of the action they had been waiting for.

Check latest update here

No overs will be lost. Play to restart at 9:30pm IST, that’s in just over 10 minutes from now.

11:42 Local Time, 15:42 GMT, 21:12 IST: The rain has stopped and the umpires are out there inspecting things. The covers are coming off and because it was a rather short delay, we probably won’t be losing any overs. Hold on to that though, we’ll get you the official word.

Impact on the Match

With India at 8-0 after the first over, the interruption left both teams in a state of uncertainty. The absence of a reserve day for this match further complicates the situation, raising concerns about the possible outcomes if the match cannot be resumed.

Weather Predictions

The weather forecast for the rest of the match day remains bleak, with a high probability of continued rain. This unpredictability adds another layer of complexity, as teams and officials must constantly reassess their strategies and decisions.