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The T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Canada is set to be played in Florida. The Indian team has already secured a place in the Super Eight and has a chance to rectify its mistakes against Canada. For Canada’s batsmen, defeating a strong Indian team will not be easy. However, there is a possibility of rain affecting the match.
Opportunity to Test Bench Strength
Captain Rohit Sharma typically does not change a winning combination, and it is expected that there will be no changes in the Indian XI against Canada. However, before the Super Eight stage, the Indian team management has a good opportunity to test its bench strength. If this happens, India might consider giving chances to Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal, or both. In such a scenario, Jadeja and Axar Patel might be given a break. Axar has performed well with both bat and ball.
High Chances of Rain in Florida on Saturday
According to the weather forecast, there is a high chance of rain in Florida on Saturday. A state of emergency has been declared in the city, and there is little chance of improvement in the weather on the match day. According to the meteorological department, there is a 50% chance of rain throughout the day in Florida on Saturday, while the forecast is 51% half an hour after the match starts. If the forecast is accurate, it will be difficult for the match between India and Canada to take place, and the game might be entirely washed out. Lauderhill is about 50 km from Miami, which is dealing with flooding due to a tropical storm. This is a concern for the tournament organizers who are looking to promote cricket in the US market.
Indian Team’s Practice Session Canceled
The Indian team’s practice session scheduled for June 14 in Florida was canceled due to rain. Heavy rain is expected for the rest of the week in Lauderhill, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This week, India, Pakistan, the USA, Ireland, and Canada are supposed to play their matches in Florida. Lauderhill is an hour north of Miami. Currently, the flood-like situation in Florida has caused havoc for the locals. Due to the rain, it seems impossible for the matches to take place there. The lack of drainage facilities in Lauderhill will also require a lot of effort from the ground staff to dry the field.
