Cricket fans can expect excellent weather conditions in Lucknow for the Australia vs South Africa World Cup clash. The temperature is set to hover around 35°C during the afternoon when the game begins. Humidity will be at 38% in the afternoon.
Importantly, there is no forecast of cloud cover or rainfall, ensuring uninterrupted action between the two marquee teams. The dew point is expected to be 17°C, with wind gusts at 19 km/hr blowing towards the western side at 11 km/hr.
As the evening progresses, the temperature will cool to 25°C with humidity rising to 53%. The dew point remains consistent, and negligible cloud cover reduces the chances of showers or rainfall. The wind is expected to blow towards the southeastern side at 9 km/hr, and the sun is likely to set between 4:33 pm to 5:42 pm.
This promising weather forecast should set the stage for an exciting and uninterrupted cricket match between Australia and South Africa.
Pitch Report:
The Ekana Sports City has historically favored bowlers, with an average first innings score of 219 in nine ODIs. This suggests that fans can anticipate a low-scoring but thrilling contest on Thursday.
Considering the recent form and the conditions in Lucknow, South Africa seems to have the edge going into this fixture. Their strong batting lineup and the ability to adapt to the conditions make them a formidable opponent. However, Australia can never be counted out, and their pace attack could trouble the South African batsmen.
Cricket fans can look forward to a thrilling contest between two powerhouse teams. The outcome of this match will undoubtedly have a significant impact on their respective journeys in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
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