ICC World Cup 2019 : Weather Watch

[adzzy786]

I’ve always said in England that cricket games should be played from June/July onwards before then it rains most of the time. Made a thread to see how many games in the series against England get washed out aswell as the World Cup.

1st ODI washout

How many more will there be.

[Rana]

Depressing thread. We prepare all winter to get out there and the weather has been so poor lately. Already 3 of my matches have been washed out and more to follow on the weekend.

[CricketDon]

Depressing thread. We prepare all winter to get out there and the weather has been so poor lately. Already 3 of my matches have been washed out and more to follow on the weekend.

You act as if the English control there weather. Trust me if it was down to us we’d have it sunny all year round!

[adzzy786]

You act as if the English control there weather. Trust me if it was down to us we’d have it sunny all year round!

Very true. Soon as it hits 15 degrees some of the English guys are walking around topless!

[adzzy786]

Weather looking good today. Should get full days play

[pakistani pride]

Relax as from June it will be a hot and dry summer once AGAIN.

[MenInG]

Relax as from June it will be a hot and dry summer once AGAIN.

Rain just stopped play in Southampton.

[Gabbar Singh]

I don't think rain will ruin too many matches at the WC - perhaps one or two no results and a handful of d/l matches that's it - look at the 1999 matches and you'll see that not many were disrupted.

http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/AR...S-SUMMARY.html

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-ser...p-1999/matches

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Cricket_World_Cup

[Gabbar Singh]

If the weather stays like this then the spinners are going to have some fun come the latter half of the WC as the pitches dry up.

[Ronaldo7]

I don't think rain will ruin too many matches at the WC - perhaps one or two no results and a handful of d/l matches that's it - look at the 1999 matches and you'll see that not many were disrupted.

http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/AR...S-SUMMARY.html

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-ser...p-1999/matches

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Cricket_World_Cup

Every year is different. It's raining in the UK way more frequently than it was raining in 99.

[Technics 1210]

You act as if the English control there weather. Trust me if it was down to us we’d have it sunny all year round!

Not at all, the great thing about the Britain is it is one of the few countries in the world where you can get all 4 seasons all year round.

I love summers as much as I love winters.

Variety is key.

Trouble is weather, it is quite possible to get all 4 seasons in a week!

[Technics 1210]

Every year is different. It's raining in the UK way more frequently than it was raining in 99.

In the 80s, when it snowed, it snowed proper, hard, and for days.

Weather seems to have been more inconsistent in the past 10 to 15 years.

[PakLFC]

I don't mind rain if it means Pak not losing the match

[Gunner786]

Looks like rain is forecast for pakistans first match v wi.
Showers all day. Lets hope its false reading.

[Ronaldo7]

The match is in 11 days.
You can't possibly predict the weather accurately 11 days before.

[hitthestump]

The match is in 11 days.
You can't possibly predict the weather accurately 11 days before.

Especially not in the UK

[hadi123]

Let's hope it's clear for June 26, as I'm excited to go to Edgbaston for the Pakistan vs NZ match!

[The Viper]

Rain ruined some of the CT trophy games, hopefully it won't effect many games this time around.

[MenInG]

Rain ruined some of the CT trophy games, hopefully it won't effect many games this time around.

Dont be too sure!

[Bewal Express]

Although the weather in the South is not great either but by playing so many matches in the North is asking for it.

[Sajjad-007]

Any update? Many websites shows partly cloudy on match time.

[BaankeJi]

I don't like English weather at all. No tournament should be held there. We don't get clear winner if games are washed out.

[LondonFan]

I really get confused when people complain so much of English weather. I have been watching Sky Sports World Cups of the past series in build up and look at how rain has affected the games in Australia.

Last world cup - South Africa vs NZ semi final
1992 world cup - South Africa vs England (22 runs off 1 ball)

In 2007 I think Aus vs SL semi final was also heavily rain affected.

Every tournament wherever it is played will have some of these games.

[shaaik]

Sadly Weather always plays a role in England and it seems to be no different even this time around.. Expect few games at least to have rain interruptions and DL people are for sure going to have a field day..

[nextover666666]

I really get confused when people complain so much of English weather. I have been watching Sky Sports World Cups of the past series in build up and look at how rain has affected the games in Australia.

Last world cup - South Africa vs NZ semi final
1992 world cup - South Africa vs England (22 runs off 1 ball)

In 2007 I think Aus vs SL semi final was also heavily rain affected.

Every tournament wherever it is played will have some of these games.

In 2007 it was not semi final rather it was the final between Sri Lanka and Australia and yes was effected by rain

[hitthestump]

If this English summer is anything like it was last year none of you have anything to worry about.

Tbh, a bit of rain/overcast may make games more interesting as otherwise we'll be seeing lifeless phattas where 400 can't be defended.

[Saj]

Friday and Monday in Nottingham looks ok.

[Omer2002]

Saj you mean Sunday i think we are playing on Friday then on Sunday

[NeVerMind]

Saj you mean Sunday i think we are playing on Friday then on Sunday

Nope we are playing England on Monday so Saj is right...

[Omer2002]

Ok my bad

[barah_admi]

If this English summer is anything like it was last year none of you have anything to worry about.

Tbh, a bit of rain/overcast may make games more interesting as otherwise we'll be seeing lifeless phattas where 400 can't be defended.

I agree iwth this.

It should be largely sunny as it was last year but a bit of rain will really help make gamesi nteresting.

[Faisalabadimunda]

Forecast just turned rainy next week for most of UK. Hope the rain keeps away otherwise wc will be affected big time

[Nice-N-Fresh]

The weather is good in London today. Let´s hope for same tomorrow in Nottingham.

[aqeelPK]

Can anyone update on weather for EngPak game? I found 2-3 different forecasts on internet. Also mention which website is more accurate for UK weather.

[Ronaldo7]

Can anyone update on weather for EngPak game? I found 2-3 different forecasts on internet.

No rain. Sunny. Not even overcast.

[adil79]

So, bit overcast against england as well

[Ronaldo7]

So, bit overcast against england as well

Not accurate.

Use BBC WEATHER or the MET OFFICE as a reference as they are UK's national weather forecasters.

[adil79]

Not accurate.

Use BBC WEATHER or the MET OFFICE as a reference as they are UK's national weather forecasters.

Ok, guess we will see on monday. Either way, I am hoping for a rain. 1 out of 2 point vs 0 out of 2. I want our team to be in semis

[aqeelPK]

Not accurate.

Use BBC WEATHER or the MET OFFICE as a reference as they are UK's national weather forecasters.

Thanks a lot.

[hadi123]

Not accurate.

Use BBC WEATHER or the MET OFFICE as a reference as they are UK's national weather forecasters.

This. I always use BBC weather.

[MachoKhan]

All day rain for SlvsPak game on friday in Bristol. Damm

[aliasad1998]

Looking bad on Friday. Hope it clears up

[aloo paratha]

Gotta start praying guys!

[Titan24]

Rain is predicted for BD vs NZ, Ind vs SA and Pak vs Srl, looks like all matches are predicted to be effected. Though weather forecasts are not always true but still its isnt looking great.

[Titan24]

Aus vs WI is also looking gloomy. Never seen so many matches predicted to be effected according to weather forecast.

[QalandarFan]

Rain better stay away on June 7th from Bristol!

[Titan24]

Rain better stay away on June 7th from Bristol!

Yes we can hope forecast changes over the next couple of days. Other matches this week are also under the big threat of rain.

[Faisalabadimunda]

Pakistans match vs s lanka on Friday looking like a washout.. First the forecast was showing light rain showers and now gone to heavy . Bad news is that match is washed out

[GLORY OF '92]

We just got unlucky. Last summer it rained about once in 2 months. This year almost every day.

[Nado_]

I’m starting to have a slight panic, weather forecast for the game looks like it can be a washout! This should be an easy game for us so this is the worst thing that can happen. But game is still a few days away so what’s the likelihood of the forecast changing?? Any weather experts out there??

[Abdullah]

Not looking good at all.
Normally the weather moves but the days either side are looking bleak too.
Allah Khair karaiy

[PakLFC]

Weather changes hour to hour. It's a bit to early to start panicking yet.

[GLORY OF '92]

I'm worried. Seems like a 80% chance of a washout.

[Sarwar89]

First of all weather in UK changes per hour. Pakistan’s match is on Friday. Which is 3 days away.
Even if it is a washout still
Pakistan will get a valuable Point + extra Rest. And they will be on 3 points.
Their semi final spot will be decided on merit and matches against Aus, Ind, SA and Nzl will hold key. Pak needs to win 2/4 of these matches. Then 2 more against BD + AFG. So that is 11 points in total. Which might be enough to put them on 4th position.

[PakLFC]

I am confident that we'll defeat Afghanistan, RSA and Bangladesh. It is very possible that matches involving other top sides could very well be effected by rain as well. We may get a lesser over match versus Sri Lanka if it's not a complete washout.

[shoaib]

Weather does look very dodgy and I'm wondering whether I should travel to Bristol from London. It will be disappointing cos this was a match I would expect Pakistan to win...It would be a point lost in my view if it is rained off.

[Sarwar89]

Weather does look very dodgy and I'm wondering whether I should travel to Bristol from London. It will be disappointing cos this was a match I would expect Pakistan to win...It would be a point lost in my view if it is rained off.

It is point earned not point lost. Pakistan can certainly beat Australia in their 4th match.

[MenInG]

Friday weather as per Met Office:



https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather...ate=2019-06-07

[Nado_]

Weather experts what’s the likelihood of the forecast changing?

[PakWarrior]

All day heavy rain in Bristol on Friday.

Looks like Pakistan v Sri Lanka will be a complete washout.

[PakLFC]

Surely with so much time left the match could be rearranged elsewhere. It is stupid knowing that it's gonna be a washout yet doing nothing about it.

[PakWarrior]

This is the problem with having a World Cup in England.

Especially now as the UK is getting wetter and wetter in the Summer (June-August).

So you will get really warm days sandwiched in between rainy days.

Climate change I suppose.

[Ronaldo7]

Surely with so much time left the match could be rearranged elsewhere. It is stupid knowing that it's gonna be a washout yet doing nothing about it.

There may be some limitations.

[hasanali]

Five wins and a NR should be enough provided NRR is good. Problem is our NRR is terrible. Really we need to beat Afg, Ban, NZ, SA and one of Ind and Aus to definitely qualify.

[Sarwar89]

Five wins and a NR should be enough provided NRR is good. Problem is our NRR is terrible. Really we need to beat Afg, Ban, NZ, SA and one of Ind and Aus to definitely qualify.

NRR will be out of equation once Pakistan gets into odd number of points i mean 11 Points. It is like in 1992 when we had bad NRR but had 9 points against Australia and West indies on 8 points each.

It is very basic common sense.

[hasanali]

NRR will be out of equation once Pakistan gets into odd number of points i mean 11 Points. It is like in 1992 when we had bad NRR but had 9 points against Australia and West indies on 8 points each.



It is very basic common sense.

There are three other matches that will be washed out.

[Ronaldo7]

There are three other matches that will be washed out.

Such as...

[IMMY69]

This is why the Windies game was so crucial.

So much rain around England and I fear for the worst.

[hasanali]

Such as...

England v Windies is one.
Australia v Bang is another.

Then rain is threatening four or five other matches as well.

[Ronaldo7]

England v Windies is one.
Australia v Bang is another.

Then rain is threatening four or five other matches as well.

You're talking about games 10 days into the future. Weather forecasts in the UK change daily. 10 days is just way too far.
2 days ahead is the cutoff point for when you can somewhat trust the forecast.

[hasanali]

You're talking about games 10 days into the future. Weather forecasts in the UK change daily. 10 days is just way too far.
2 days ahead is the cutoff point for when you can somewhat trust the forecast.

Then why are you crying about Friday being a washout since yesterday? The earliest you should be doing that as per your own logic is tomorrow morning.

[Ronaldo7]

Then why are you crying about Friday being a washout since yesterday? The earliest you should be doing that as per your own logic is tomorrow morning.

Jeez, Crying is an overstatement. The forecast is not for it to be light rain. It's heavy rain with a 95% possibility and it's going to be raining throughout the day.
Forecasts which change have probability og rain set at 20-30% hence can be wrong. Forecasts like the one predicted for Friday are rarely wrong

[hasanali]

Jeez, Crying is an overstatement. The forecast is not for it to be light rain. It's heavy rain with a 95% possibility and it's going to be raining throughout the day.
Forecasts which change have probability og rain set at 20-30% hence can be wrong. Forecasts like the one predicted for Friday are rarely wrong

Ok dude. In any case, having lived in England for twenty years, I really doubt that ours will be the only game that will be washed out. If it's washed out i.e.

[Rana]

Well we got to beat the big boys if we want to actually qualify for the semis.

No point depending on these supposedly easy games

[hur rizvi]

Ok dude. In any case, having lived in England for twenty years, I really doubt that ours will be the only game that will be washed out. If it's washed out i.e.

I think though it’s a big but if we get 11 points we’ll qualify

[PakWarrior]

As of now there is 100% chance of heavy rain continuously from 9am onwards until 6pm.

The match will almost certainly not go ahead and will be abandoned.

1 point for both teams.

Sri Lanka were really there for the taking and Pakistan would have gained even more confidence.

[PakWarrior]

Unfortunately constant rain pretty much guaranteed fron late this Thursady until next Thursday for the whole of the UK.

This Friday's game is an almost certain wash out.

Almost every game from this Friday will either be abandoned or shortened with D/L.

However the Pakistan v India game the following Sunday should be fine.

The D/L system will be working overtime.

[HitWicket]

People really seem to struggle with reading weather forecasts around here... The highest probablity of rain on the BBC currently for all games up to next Thursday except the Pakistan game is currently 23% with most games expected to be completely dry. That is not a consistent rain. Added to that looking at the forecast nearly 2 weeks in advance isn't going to be much use.

[Uzi]

With the weather here in the UK, it is futile to look at forecasts more than 3-4 days in advance. It doesn't look great for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in Bristol on Friday however. I am hoping the forecast clears up as that is a game that we should be looking to win.

[Hasan123]

For all those crying about UK weather , the forecasts I have seen at the moment for games until next Saturday, the only game likely to be called off is our game against Sri Lanka. The weather seems fine for the rest , although West Indies vs South Africa on Monday 5pm maybe rained off. But we would had a full game by then.

I understand that these forecasts may change , but things at the moment seem okay. Last summer the weather got really really hot during mid June. This summer is expected to be like last summer . Hopefully that is the case because we wont get much rain during the WC if the forecast is like last summer.