India Vs England 1st T20I Weather Forecast: Will Rain Ruin Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Potential Debut?

India are looking for a quick course-correction after a shock 2-0 whitewash against Ireland in the recent series in Belfast as they visit the neighboring England to clash with Harry Brook’s men. Anything but a win in the five-match series will satisfy the hunger of the fans back home, who would not like to see the back-to-back T20 World Cup champions suffer two straight series defeats on the trot in the UK.

While Shreyas Iyer kept mum about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s potential debut, it’s all people would talk about till he gets the game. There’s a higher chance of him having a chance against England in the first match on Tuesday, because of how India suffered the loss against Ireland. However, more than his abilities and the team’s trust in him,

there’s a bigger potential hinderance to his debut: rain.

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Weather Forecast for India vs England 1st T20I

The weather forecast looks mostly cloudy, with a high near 21°C (70°F) and a 35% chance of rain. According to BBC Weather, rain is likely in the region between 2:00 pm (6:30 pm IST) and 3:00 am (7:30 am IST). The match will begin at 10:00 pm IST and could run up to 2:00 am IST, and thus, would be prone to delays.

Cloudy skies usually help swing bowlers even more in England. Since it’s a night game, temperatures will drop later, and if there’s no rain, dew could appear in the second innings.

Chester-le-Street Pitch Report for India vs England 1st T20I

This ground is known for a fair balance between bat and ball. Batters can trust the bounce early, while seam bowlers often find some movement with the new ball. Past T20I totals here have ranged from as low as 122 to as high as 211, so scores can swing either way. History favours the chasing side, with most T20Is at this venue won batting second.