Weather reports: Rain sets to play deciding role in India vs Australia ODI World Cup 2023 match

Team India is all set to lock horns against Australia on October 8 at MA Chidambaram in Chennai to commence their journey to the ODI World Cup 2023. Notably, India’s warm-up matches for the ODI World Cup 2023 were washed out after rain halted play against England and the Netherlands on September 30 and October 3, respectively.

Notably, the rain over the week in Chennai has left players and cricket fans in trouble as they set out to enjoy the match on Sunday. There was heavy rainfall on October 7 in Chennai. However, according to the MET department, the chances of rain are just 10 per cent on October 8, as well as gradually diminishing through the day.

In addition, the unpredictability of rain in Chennai is a potential threat for fans all around. Notably, this will be the fifth game of the ODI World Cup 2023, whereas the other four were played without any rainfall or any major interruptions. However, if the rain continues during the play, both teams will have to share one point each, which may trouble both of them in the playoff race.

Team India is looking into the dominant position as they have the power pack of the spinners

Meanwhile, Team India is looking into the dominant position as they have the power pack of the spinners in the spin-friendly pitch, whereas the strong-visiting side has just one main spinner. Notably, the Men in Blue have consistently won the three matches of the ODI series against Pat Cummins and Co., which puts them in the top spot in the ODI rankings ahead of the marquee event and makes them favourites to win the opening match against the Aussies.

However, rain also played a pivotal role in the Asia Cup 2023, held in Sri Lanka. Notably, group-stage matches were washed out while there was a rest day in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023. Later, the tournament was won by Rohit Sharma and Co., which is a major boost for the Indian side heading into the ODI World Cup 2023.