New Delhi: Due to the activity of a Western Disturbance, weather conditions across North India have deteriorated significantly; while rain is disrupting some areas, gusty winds are causing damage in others. Normal daily life is also being disrupted by the rainfall. Meanwhile, the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled to be played today at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans teams are set to take the field at 7:30 PM. Weather conditions in the area have remained consistently poor. Overcast skies and gusty winds have led to a drop in temperature. Consequently, concerns are mounting that unseasonal rain might play spoilsport and dampen the excitement of the match. Read the report below to find out what the weather holds for the Delhi Capitals’ match today.
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Weather Forecast During the Match
The Meteorological Department has forecast a possibility of rain in Delhi from the morning until 2:00 PM. Predictions suggest heavy showers in some locations, while others may experience only drizzle. Currently, a 1–2% chance of rain has been indicated. According to AccuWeather, there is a 50% probability of rain between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. This is the period during which substantial rainfall could occur across Delhi.
However, after 4:00 PM, the probability drops to approximately 20%. Meanwhile, the toss between the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans is scheduled for 7:00 PM. According to weather reports, the likelihood of rain between the evening hours and 7:00 PM is estimated to be a mere 10–15%. A similar probability of rain is forecast for the 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM slot. If the rain holds off, the match will proceed as planned.
Both Teams Set to Take the Field with a Winning Mindset
A thrilling contest is expected today between the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans. So far this season, the Delhi Capitals have registered victories in both of their matches, whereas the Gujarat Titans have faced defeat in both of their outings.
Given this scenario, Delhi will be keen to maintain its winning momentum, while Gujarat will be determined to open their account with a victory at all costs. For this very reason, the match promises to be a highly exciting affair.
Delhi’s Probable Playing XI
KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel (Captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Gujarat Titans’ Probable Playing XI
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
