Rain Threat Looms Over India-Australia T20 World Cup Clash

The T20 World Cup 2024 is set for a thrilling clash between India and Australia, but the weather could play a crucial role in determining the fate of these two teams. With India on the verge of securing a semi-final berth, Australia's hopes hang in the balance after their unexpected defeat to Afghanistan.

As Australia prepares for a do-or-die battle on Monday, the weather forecast paints a gloomy picture. Accuweather predicts heavy rainfall throughout the day in St. Lucia, with showers expected before and during the India vs Australia match, scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM local time. The chances of rain remain high at 70% throughout the day, making a washout or a reduced-overs game a likely scenario.

The hourly weather report for St. Lucia on June 24 indicates a high probability of rain during the match:

* 9:00 AM (6:30 PM IST): 64% chance of rain

* 10:00 AM (7:30 PM IST): 40% chance of rain

* 11:00 AM (8:30 PM IST): 34% chance of rain

* 12:00 PM (9:30 PM IST): 37% chance of rain

* 1:00 PM (10:30 PM IST): 47% chance of rain

* 2:00 PM (11:30 PM IST): 51% chance of rain

* 3:00 PM (7:30 PM IST): 51% chance of rain

If rain washes out the entire India vs Australia match, both teams will receive one point each. This outcome would secure India's place in the semi-finals, while Australia's progression would depend on the result of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match. A Bangladesh victory would send Australia through, but an Afghanistan win would eliminate them from the tournament.

The Group 1 standings in the Super 8s are poised for an exciting finish, with all four teams still in contention. India leads the pack with a 100% record and a healthy Net Run Rate of +2.425. Australia follows with one win in two matches and an NRR of +0.233. Afghanistan (-0.65) and Bangladesh (-2.489) complete the top four.

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