South Africa are currently leading 1-0 in the five-match T20I series after beating India by seven wickets in Delhi
South Africa are currently leading 1-0 in the five-match T20I series after beating India by seven wickets in Delhi
in front of 2nd T20 International between India and South Africa in Cuttack On Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) in Bhubaneswar ruled out the possibility of any major rain during the evening.
“The chance is 50:50. We cannot say for sure that there will be no rain in Cuttack on Sunday evening. There may be a short spell of rain but there is no chance of any major rain,” HR Biswas, director, RMC Bhubaneswar told PTI. is unlikely.
Mr. Bivas said that the sky will remain cloudy. “It may rain in the evening and it will be known three to four hours in advance. However, there will be no heavy rain which may affect the match.”
An official of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) said that preparations have been made to face the situation.
In consultation with BCCI Technical Committee, we have made sand based ground for better drainage. OCA has purchased rain cover for the entire FOP area from England. Apart from this, he has also bought another Super Supper from Australia. Even if it rains throughout the day, the ground preparation will be ready.
The international cricket event to be held in Odisha after a gap of two and a half years has created a lot of excitement among the cricket fans here.
Its craze was seen on Saturday when players of both the teams practiced at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
“Match day looks like a match day. A packed stadium here in Cuttack to watch the #TeamIndia train,” tweeted BCCI and shared pictures of players practicing in the backdrop of a sea of spectators.
The last international cricket match was played between India and West Indies on 22 December 2019 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
Meanwhile, the Odisha government in a statement urged sports fans visiting the match to take adequate precautionary measures to protect themselves from heatwave-like conditions and wear masks throughout the match.
Police Commissioner SK Priyadarshi said that wearing a mask is mandatory. “No one will be allowed inside Barabati Stadium without a mask on Sunday”.
Any objects that can be used as projectiles such as water bottles, lighters, matches and helmets are prohibited inside the stadium.
Cuttack Deputy Commissioner of Police Pinak Mishra said the match tickets clearly read ‘No Mask No Entry’ and asked spectators not to bring coins, knives and other items.
Only mobile phones and sunglasses will be allowed inside the stadium,” he said, adding that food would also not be allowed inside the stadium.
Food will be available only at the stalls set up by the OCA, which has also made elaborate arrangements for drinking water in the pavilions.
Mr Mishra informed that around 62 platoons of police (one platoon comprises of 30 personnel) will be deployed during the match, for which the toss will be held at 6.30 pm. The gates of Barabati Stadium will be opened for the entry of spectators from 3 pm on Sunday. ,