World Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan: Will rain play spoilsport in Ahmedabad?

What will the weather conditions be like during today's India vs Pakistan match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023? Details here

The stage is for the cricket's biggest rivals - India and Pakistan - at the grandest stage - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. In a few hours, India and Pakistan will lock horns at Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad. While India will be eyeing their eighth win against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup, Men In Green aim to rewrite history like they did during the T20 World Cup in 2021. Check India vs Pakistan live score and match updates in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

But first thing first, what will be the weather conditions, and how could they affect the pitch and ground conditions?

 

Ahmedabad weather forecast today (October 14)

The Indian Meteorological Department predicted light rain on October 14. But it seems the forecast has improved for Ahmedabad as the day progresses with no chances of rainfall. However, it will be tough for players under sweltering and humid weather conditions. The temperatures are expected to soar to 40 degrees celsius in the afternoon, with some relief in the evening and night.

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India vs Pakistan Musical ceremony details

In one of its kind ceremony, BCCI is set to organise a gala featuring India's best singer before the toss takes place at 1:30 PM IST. BCCI in series of posts on social media, informed the public that singer Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan and Sukhwinder Singh will make the day more amazing for cricket fans before IND vs PAK match.

Kickstarting the much-awaited #INDvPAK clash with a special performance! 

Brace yourselves for a mesmerising musical special ft. Arijit Singh at the largest cricket ground in the world- The Narendra Modi Stadium! 

Join the pre-match show on 14th October starting at 12:30… pic.twitter.com/K6MYer947D

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 12, 2023

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 Catch Shankar Mahadevan LIVE before the big match at The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, setting the stage for #INDvPAK like never before! 

Experience the pre-match show at the largest cricket ground in the world on 14th October, starting at 12:30 PM!#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/WMYRx0mR08

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 12, 2023

Sukhwinder Singh is ready to make the occasion even more special! 

Catch his sensational performance before the start of the #INDvPAK game on 14th October 

Witness it LIVE at The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 12:30 PM #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/beAHOMOfnZ

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 12, 2023