India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: New York weather forecast for 9 June

India and Pakistan are poised to reignite their historic cricket rivalry as they square off in the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York on Sunday, 9 June.

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Enthusiastic fans worldwide eagerly anticipate this showdown, though the match may be curtailed due to early forecasts of rain, possibly affecting the full 20-over game experience.

The highly anticipated match will take place at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, with the game scheduled to commence at 10:30 AM local time (8 PM IST).

What is the weather prediction for 9 June in New York?

The Nassau County on the outskirts of New York, which will host the high-octane clash, is expected to experience showers in the early morning of Sunday.

As per Accuweather, there is 61% chance of rain at 10 AM local time with the contest due to start at 10:30 AM. So the toss could be pushed if things do go that way.

But the rain is expected to subside by 11 AM but the cloud cover will persist with temperatures in the 15 degrees Celsius bracket. The overcast conditions could help the seamers out.

There are chances of thunderstorms as the match progresses even as the mercury rises.

Even if rain makes an appearance, there is a 90 minute buffer period for the match to be concluded.

What happens if India vs Pakistan is washed out?

If India vs Pakistan is washed out, both teams will share points. Both India and Pakistan will add one point to their tally in Group A.