ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: NZ vs SL- Weather Forecast, 9th November, Bengaluru

NZ vs SL clash in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will take place on Thursday in Bengaluru.

With three spots booked in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the intensity has increased as there are three teams fighting for a place in the one remaining semi-finals spot. There is tough competition between New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. All three teams have 8 points each and have one game to go.

But with a better NRR, New Zealand have an edge over the other two. New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in their last game on Thursday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This game is very important for three teams. If New Zealand can make it by a decent margin, then it will be difficult for the other two teams. But with the weather forecast predicting rain on Thursday, it might end up washing out the entire game.

NZ vs SL: Weather forecast in Bengaluru

The last game in Bengaluru between New Zealand and Pakistan was also spoiled by the rain during the second innings, and it saw Pakistan win by 21 runs using the DLS method. But the current forecast for Thursday is not encouraging at all. Sri Lanka are already out, so the result will not affect them. But surely, Pakistan and Afghanistan fans will pray for a NZ vs SL washout. It will affect New Zealand's chances, for sure.

After losing their last four games, New Zealand are already under pressure, and they need this win badly. However, the forecast suggests 88 percent chances of rain when the game is scheduled to start. The humidity level will be 79 percent, with a maximum temperature of 26°. The forecast predicts a thunderstorm during the daytime.

The chances of rain between 2 and 6 p.m. are 80 to 90 percent, which is enough to wash out the game. Though after 6 p.m. the rain perception is 60 percent, it might be too late. Thus, it doesn't look good at the moment, and it might cost New Zealand a semi-finals berth. They will pray that they can get 20 overs each in both innings to get the result, but for that as well, they need to win the game.