The Pakistan vs. New Zealand clash in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, scheduled for November 4 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, is facing a looming threat from anticipated rain. The match is set to kick off at 10 am, and rain is expected to start intermittently from 11 am.
Weather forecasts for Bangalore on November 4 are indicating a significant 70% to 80% chance of rain during Saturday afternoon. This inclement weather could potentially have a significant impact on the game's outcome.
Pakistan is in desperate need of a convincing victory against New Zealand this week. A win by 84 runs would propel Pakistan ahead of New Zealand in the tournament standings. Chasing down the target in 35 overs could also provide them with a strategic advantage.
In the unfortunate event of a match washout due to bad weather, both teams would receive one point each. However, it's important to note that a washout wouldn't affect net run rate calculations.
However, in case of rain in match against New Zealand Pakistan team chances for reaching in Semi-finals will fade away.
Meanwhile, South Africa's 190-run victory over New Zealand in the 32nd match has slightly boosted Pakistan's chances. Babar Azam and his team face a challenging path to the World Cup semi-finals, with numerous obstacles along the way.
To secure a spot in the knockout stage, Pakistan must win their remaining matches. Ideally, they should defeat New Zealand in the next game and hope for a Black Caps loss to Sri Lanka.