As the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, cricket fans’ excitement is reaching fever pitch. The tournament kicks off with co-hosts USA taking on Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas on June 2nd. However, a looming rain threat casts a shadow over the opener, with severe precipitation disrupting three out of four warm-up matches scheduled at the venue.
Warm-up Matches Hampered by Rain
The Grand Prairie Stadium had four warm-up matches planned ahead of the T20 World Cup. The first match, between Canada and Nepal, concluded successfully with Canada securing a 63-run victory. Unfortunately, the other three matches—Bangladesh vs USA, USA vs Nepal, and Netherlands vs Canada—were abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to persistent rain.
Weather Forecast for June 2
The T20 World Cup opener between Canada and USA is also in jeopardy. With just two days to go, Texas is experiencing near-daily rainfall. The weather forecast for June 2, as reported by Weather.com, predicts a partly cloudy day with a 21% to 24% chance of rain. Even a slight drizzle could lead to the match’s abandonment, given the consistent rain the stadium has endured leading up to the game.
Cricket fans are hoping for a break in the weather to witness the much-anticipated clash between the USA and Canada. As the T20 World Cup 2024 begins, all eyes will be on the skies over Texas, praying for clear weather to let the cricketing action commence.
