The Indian cricket team has traveled from New York to Miami for their final group-stage match against Canada in the T20 series. As the teams prepare for the much-anticipated clash today, the spotlight has shifted to the weather, with forecasts predicting potential flash floods and rain. Reports suggest that there are 50 percent chance of rain in Florida on Saturday, raising concerns about the possibility of interruptions during the match. Both teams are hopeful for clear skies, but the threat of rain looms large, and fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a full, uninterrupted game.
The upcoming Group A matches will be held in Lauderhill, Florida, over the next three days. Located just 30 miles from Miami, these matches are also likely to be impacted by the weather conditions. In fact, rainfall is forecasted for both the morning and match hours on Saturday in Lauderhill, Florida. The weather predictions may actually worsen as the day progresses.
However, the good news is that even if the match gets washed out, it won’t affect either team’s standing. India has already secured a spot in the Super 8, while Canada on the other hand has no chance of advancing to the next stage.
Fans have criticized the International Cricket Council for scheduling matches in Florida, especially as the region has been currently experiencing cyclone weather. Just before the start of the T20 World Cup 2024, Florida endured severe storms.
Heavy rainfall on Wednesday, June 12 flooded several streets in South Florida, causing disruptions to daily life for residents. Numerous images and videos circulating on social media show waterlogged streets, illustrating the city’s current situation. With heavy rain and flood warnings in effect, fans called on the ICC to relocate the remaining games scheduled in Florida to cities like New York or Dallas.