IND vs AUS, U-19 weather update — How likely can rain interrupt India vs Australia Youth ODI in Rajkot?

The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Gujarat, will stage all the three youth ODIs between India U-19 and Australia U-19. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Weather will remain the main talking point as the under-19 teams of India and Australia gear up for their first Youth ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Friday.

India, led by Lakshya Raichandani, has a mix of players returning from the recent Sri Lanka tour and those getting their first opportunity at this level.

The series offers an opportunity to test this group against Australia and for individual players to strengthen their claims at the Under-19 level.

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On the other hand, Australia, coached by Tim Nielsen, the former Australia men’s head coach, arrives with some members from the under-19 World Cup in Will Byrom and Kasey Barton. Eli Brain, Spencer Green and Charlie Henderson are among the other names in the squad.

The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am IST.

Is there rain threat for the India vs Australia Youth ODI in Rajkot?

Yes, there is 90 per cent probability of rain in Rajkot on September 18 morning, according to Accuweather. There is yellow watch for rainfall till Friday afternoon in the city.

Weather conditions in Rajkot on Friday Morning:

• Temperature: 29°C
• RealFeel Temperature: 35°C
• Precipitation: 16.5 mm
• Rain Amount: 16.5 mm
• Probability of Precipitation: 90 per cent
• Humidity: 84 per cent

Summary:

Rainy morning with high humidity (84 per cent), near-total cloud cover (99 per cent) and a 90 per cent chance of rain. Heavy rainfall warning (Yellow Watch) is in effect. Visibility is reduced to 4 km due to wet weather conditions.