 "India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 1: Centurion weather forecast today")
Wet weather conditions are expected to play a spoilsport on Day 1 of India vs South Africa 1st Test at SuperSports Park in Centurion on Tuesday (December 26). India are set to play two-match Test series against South Africa with the first Test, starting on Boxing Day while the second Test will begin on January 3 next year. India vs South Africa Test series are part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle 2023-25.
Check India vs South Africa match details and full scorecard here
Check India vs South Africa match details and full scorecard here
IND vs SA 1st Test, Day 1: Centurion weather forecast today (December 26)
According to Accuweather.com, there is a rain forecast at SuperSport Park in Centurion throughout the day on December 26. The India vs South Africa toss will take place at 9:30 AM local time (1 PM IST).
According to the weather agency, there is a chance of thunderstorms at 8 AM local time. But the clouds will clear up around 9 AM local time.
However, the inclement weather conditions are expected to return again at noon local time (3:30 PM IST).
Then there is a forecast of rain till 3 PM local time. The forecast is good for the evening.
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Centurion hourly weather update. Photo: Accuweather.com
Centurion hourly weather update. Photo: Accuweather.com
India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 1 session schedule
Toss: 9:30 AM local time (1:00 PM IST)
Match start time: 10 AM local time 1:30 PM IST
Lunch time: Noon local time (3:30 PM IST)
Second session: 12:40 PM local time to 2:40 AM local time (4:10 PM IST to 6:10 PM IST)
Tea break: 2:40 PM to 3 PM local time (6:10 PM IST to 6:30 PM IST)
Third and final session: 3 PM to 5 PM local time (6:30 to 8:30 PM IST)
The play can be extended for 30 minutes to complete the remaining overs.
ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 points table
| POS | TEAM | PCT (%) | Points | Won | Lost | Drawn | Series | Penalty |
| 1 | INDIA | 66.67 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | PAKISTAN | 61.11 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| 3 | NEW ZEALAND | 50 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | BANGLADESH | 50 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | AUSTRALIA | 41.67 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -10 |
| 6 | WEST INDIES | 16.67 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | ENGLAND | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -19 |
| 8 | SOUTH AFRICA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | SRI LANKA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |