Pune weather forecast October 26: What are the chances of rain on Day 3 of the 2nd IND vs NZ 2024 Test?
New Zealand find themselves in a commanding position in the second Test against India being played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. On Day 2, they bowled out the hosts for 156 in their first innings, gaining a significant lead of 103 runs. Kiwi left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner had a memorable day in the office, registering career-best figures of 7-53 in 19.3 overs.
In their second innings, the visitors went to stumps on Day 2 at 198-5, having stretched their lead to 301 runs. Skipper Tom Latham led from the front, scoring 86 off 133 balls, with the aid of 10 fours. At the close of play, Tom Blundell was unbeaten on 30 and Glenn Phillips on nine. For India, off-spinner Washington Sundar picked up 4-56 to go with his seven-fer in the first innings.
If we take a look at the weather conditions for Day 3 of the second India vs New Zealand Test in Pune on Saturday, October 26, AccuWeather states that it will be sunny in the morning, with the temperature in the range of 28 degrees Celsius. The probability of precipitation and cloud cover are predicted to be at one percent each, while the humidity level is likely to be around 70 percent.
Shifting focus to the afternoon weather in Pune, it is likely to remain sunny, with the temperature rising to around 32 degrees Celsius. The probability of precipitation during this phase remains at one percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be two percent. As for the humidity level, it is expected to fall to 42 percent.
Looking at the evening weather forecast in Pune for Saturday, the conditions are likely to remain clear, with the temperature falling to 19 degrees Celsius. The probability of precipitation and cloud cover prediction remains negligible, while the humidity level is likely to rise to 65 percent.
India put up a forgettable batting effort on Day 2 in Pune
Having bowled out New Zealand for 259 in the first innings, India would have been hopeful of batting out Day 2 and gaining a significant lead. Instead, they folded up for a low score and conceded a lead in excess of 100.
Shubman Gill was trapped lbw by Santner for 30, while Virat Kohli fell to the Kiwi left-arm spinner for one, bowled as he attempted to slog a full toss. Glenn Phillips took out Yashasvi Jaiswal (30) and Rishabh Pant (18) as the hosts slid to 83-5. Ravindra Jadeja contributed 38 to ensure that India at least crossed 150.