ODI World Cup 2023: Match 37 – Weather report for India vs South Africa clash in Eden Gardens, Kolkata

India and South Africa have displayed their dominance, outclassing other teams throughout the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 so far. They currently sit at the top of the standings, and on Sunday, November 5, they will face each other at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, leaving no room for escape.

Regarding South Africa, they have appeared more formidable when setting targets, winning five matches when batting first and suffering a single loss when chasing. They occupy the second spot with 12 points from 7 games, securing a spot in the semi-finals. In contrast, the unbeaten Indian team seems stronger when chasing. They were the first team to qualify for the semi-finals and are still unbeaten after playing 7 matches.

It will be intriguing to observe what decision Rohit Sharma makes if he wins the toss. Opting to bowl first would provide South Africa with an opportunity to post a substantial total and while batting first might pose pressure on India as their performance hasn’t been as convincing in such situations. However, there are reports of rain predicted during the match. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the weather forecast for the upcoming game.

Weather report:

Weather Report (Source – Google)

The weather forecast for Kolkata on Sunday afternoon is currently not very promising. During the toss time which will be around 1:30 p.m. IST, Eden Gardens will likely be under mostly cloudy skies, with about 99% cloud cover. The humidity is expected to be at 54%, and the temperature will be around 33 degrees Celsius. There is also a slight 5% chance of rain as indicated by the weather department.

As the evening approaches, the temperature is projected to drop to approximately 26 degrees, while the humidity levels will increase to 67%. However, the cloud cover will decrease to about 46% by evening. There is also a potential for dew later in the evening in Kolkata.