IND vs AUS 1st T20I Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport in series opener at Canberra?

India vs Australia 1st T20I: Weather report. (Photo: X)

IND vs AUS 1st T20I Weather Report: India and Australia will square off in the first Twenty20 International at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, setting up another exciting chapter in the heated cricket rivalry between the two superpowers. With both teams coming into the match in excellent form—each having won eight of their previous 10 Twenty20 Internationals and lost just once—the match seems to be evenly poised. Australia's record includes one washout, compared to one tied game involving India.

The top two teams in the world will square off in the last stages of their preparations for the T20 World Cup in February in India and Sri Lanka. The chance to test combinations and tactics against a top-tier opponent makes this series vital for both sides, even though the conditions in Canberra will be very different from those anticipated at the World Cup.

With 15 games scheduled to fine-tune combinations and rhythm, India's earnest preparation for the T20 World Cup begins with the Australia series. The results of this specific series, however, might not be that important because the subsequent matches against South Africa and New Zealand will take place in more familiar settings, more like what they will face in February.

Canberra may get sporadic showers through Wednesday, but the majority of the rain is predicted to fall early in the day, according to AccuWeather. The likelihood of precipitation should significantly decrease by the time the game starts in the evening.

The likelihood of rain is between 16 and 20 percent between 6 and 7 PM local time, and as the night wears on, it falls to around 7 percent. With about 80% cloud cover, the temperature is predicted to linger around a chilly 14°C. The toss is slated for 6:45 PM, and the game is expected to start at 7:15 PM local time.

A full washout is extremely improbable, but a light drizzle might cause minor disruptions. A reduced-overs encounter cannot be ruled out, though, if the showers last longer than anticipated. Clear skies and a complete 40-over show beneath the brilliant Canberra lights are what both spectators and broadcasters will be looking for—a fitting setting for the most recent phase of the India-Australia rivalry.