Mumbai weather forecast November 3: What are the chances of rain on Day 3 of the 3rd IND vs NZ 2024 Test?
As many as 15 wickets fell on Day 2 of the third Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, November 2. This was preceded by 14 wickets on the opening day of the Test, which has clearly been dominated by spinners from both sides.
India resumed their first innings on Saturday at 86-4 in response to New Zealand's 235 and ended up posting 263, gaining a slender lead of 28 runs. Shubman Gill top-scored for India with 90, while Rishabh Pant contributed 60 off 59. For the Kiwis, Ajaz Patel claimed 5-103.
In their second innings, the visitors went to Stumps at 171-9, with left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja claiming 4-52 to go with his first-innings five-fer. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also chipped in with 3-63. The Kiwis have a lead of 143, with one wicket in hand. In all probability, the Test looks set to end on Sunday.
Looking at the weather report in Mumbai for Day 3 of the India vs New Zealand Test, AccuWeather states that it will be sunny and warm in the morning, with the temperature in the range of 34 degree Celsius. The probability of precipitation is zero percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be low at 11 percent. As for the humidity level, it is predicted to be around 53 percent.
The afternoon weather prediction in Mumbai for Sunday states that it will remain sunny and warm, with the temperature rising to around 38 degree Celsius. The probability of precipitation remains zero percent and the cloud cover prediction is also the same for this phase. The humidity level is likely to fall to 35 percent.
Shifting focus to the evening forecast for Day 3 of the India-New Zealand Test, if the game goes that far, the prediction says that it will be mainly clear with no probability of precipitation, while the cloud cover also remains zero. The humidity level is likely to rise to 35 percent.
India need to win Mumbai Test keeping WTC final qualification in mind
The Mumbai Test against New Zealand will be crucial for India with regard to qualification for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. A loss on Sunday in Mumbai will severely dent their chances of making it to the summit clash for the third time in a row.
As of now, India are on top of the points table, with a points percentage of 62.82. However, Australia (62.50), Sri Lanka (55.56), South Africa (54.17) and New Zealand (50) are also in contention for a place in the WTC final.