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India vs Canada T20 World Cup: Will Florida Weather Help India Keep Their Unbeaten Streak Alive?

India has made a strong start in the T20 World Cup, advancing to the ‘Super 8s’ with three consecutive wins in Group A (India, USA, Pakistan, Canada, Ireland). The team, which won the championship in 2007, now faces Canada on Saturday. However, whether they can extend their unbeaten run depends largely on the weather in Florida.

Florida has been dealing with heavy rain and flash floods in recent days. Some areas are under a state of emergency, putting the India vs. Canada T20 World Cup match in doubt. On Friday morning, the wet outfield at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill caused the USA vs. Ireland match to be washed out. This unexpected outcome allowed the USA to advance to the ‘Super 8s’ in their debut tournament, as the 2009 winners, Pakistan, were eliminated.

India has secured their spot in the ‘Super 8s’ by defeating Ireland, USA, and Pakistan, earning six points. The USA, with two wins and one no-result, is also moving forward with five points. With these results, the remaining games in Group A have little impact on the standings. India will top the group, followed by the USA.

Despite the weather forecast, which predicts cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms, the match between India and Canada is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time (8:00 PM in India). The forecast for the afternoon shows a slight improvement, but conditions will remain humid with a high chance of rain.

Weather forecasts for Lauderhill, Florida:

June 15 Morning: Mostly cloudy, possible showers or thunderstorms, humid. Cloud cover: 94%, Rain: 3.2mm.

June 15 Afternoon: Mostly cloudy and humid. Cloud cover: 94%.

On Sunday, Pakistan will face Ireland in the last group game at the same venue. This match is now inconsequential, but fans hope for clearer skies to allow the tournament to proceed smoothly. Cricket fans are waiting to see if the weather will get better. India’s winning streak and Canada’s chance to shine depend on it.

Sanvi Choudhary

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