IND vs AUS, World Cup 2023: Will rain play spoilsport in India's opening match? Check weather update

After three days in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the time has come for the hosts to showcase their mettle. Team India will take on Australia today at the MA. Chidambaram Stadium. It is a much-anticipated encounter that would mark the initiation of both the teams' campaigns.

3 things you need to know

• The ICC ODI World Cup commenced on October 5, 2023
• India vs Australia is scheduled to take place on October 8, 2023
• Ahead of the match, there are concerns that rain would play spoilsport 

India vs Australia: Will rain play spoilsport?

With all to look forward to in the enthralling encounter there comes a realisation that the threat of rain looms over the match. So, will the rain hamper play today? Let's take a look at the weather forecast.

Chennai endured significant rain on the day of the eagerly awaited India vs. Australia game. This had sparked worries that rain would interfere with the game because it had been frequently showering in the city throughout the previous week. Although it's raining, the matchday weather seems promising according to the forecast.

Cricket fans can anticipate a mostly clear day on Sunday, October 8, 2023, with temperatures hovering between 27 and 31 degrees Celsius. the humidity forecast is set to be high, in the 70s. The chances of precipitation stand at 8 percent. This is encouraging for the highly anticipated match, which will kick off at 2 p.m. at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.

World Cup 2023 so far

So far, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has seen some lopsided games. The defending champions England were defeated quite comprehensively by New Zealand, while Pakistan outclassed the Netherlands. In the war between the giant killers, Bangladesh prevailed over Afghanistan. Whereas records galore in the South Africa vs Sri Lanka contest.