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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test September 9 weather forecast
Afghanistan’s hope to get better use of Indian conditions might remain as dream due to the inclement weather conditions in Greater Noida, the venue of AFG vs NZ one-off Test. Saheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, which is located 40 km away from India’s official Test venue, Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi has been receiving incessant rain more than a week now.
Though, Afghanistan skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi seemed confident how the wicket could behave, the prevailed weather conditions and the forecast for the next five days doesn’t seem encouraging.
Why there is a chance of AFG vs NZ Day 1 washout?
“The ground conditions are under the jurisdiction of the match referee and officials; it is their decision to determine whether it is fit to play. As players, if they say it’s fit, then we go and play. We are looking forward to the weather clearing and getting on with the game,” New Zealand captain Tim Southee said on the eve of the match.
Greater Noida hourly rain and weather prediction on September 9
According to Accuweather weather forecast website, there is 11 per cent chance of rainfall at 7 AM IST on Monday. However, the chances of rainfall increases to 18 per cent at 9 AM IST.
The prediction of rainfall in Greater Noida soars to 44 per cent at 10 AM IST, when the match is scheduled to start at Saheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium.
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AFG vs NZ weather forecast on September 9 (Monday)
AFG vs NZ Test all 5 day weather forecast
According to Google’s weather forecast, there is a chance of rainfall on all 5 days (from September 9 to 13) in Greater Noida.
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How to get the tickets of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test?
The entry for the Afghanistan vs New Zealand is free for all. There is no stand at the stadium so the fans can enjoy the match on the grass banks all around the ground.
According to media reports, for the free entry, the fans have to register online. However, no official confirmation has come on this on the eve of the match.
Gear up for an exciting International Test Match at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium from September 9-13, 2024,where Afghanistan will face off against New Zealand in their first-ever Test match encounter. Hosted in the heart of #GNIDA,a historic showdown you won’t want to miss. pic.twitter.com/79aRO9zumj
— Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (@OfficialGNIDA) September 8, 2024
First Published: Sep 08 2024 | 7:26 PM IST
