Chances of rain in Guwahati on Wednesday: Latest weather forecast for IND vs WI 2nd ODI at Barsapara Stadium

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• India will face the West Indies at the Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, September 30, in the 2nd ODI.

• The venue remains notorious for bad weather, with a risk of heavy rains during the mid-afternoon.

• With an expected precipitation of 45%, dew is expected to be a major factor in the match.

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Latest weather forecast for IND vs WI 2nd ODI at Barsapara Stadium

After an empathetic 8-wicket victory in the first ODI that saw Virat Kohli score his 55th ODI century, India will now travel to the Northeast for the second fixture. But even before a single line-up announcement has been made, the match is already under the threat of heavy rains and the chances of a washout.

Guwahati has been notorious for its unpredictable post-monsoon patterns, and Wednesday’s match is no different. The forecast is already looking unsettled at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. With sudden thunderstorms being a common feature in the region during late September, experts believe India can expect something similar as well.

What makes it even more worrying is the fact that this ODI and, by extension, the entire series is essential for India as they march towards their preparation for the 2027 World Cup.

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Hourly weather forecast for India vs. West Indies, 2nd ODI

Weather forecasts for September 30 show a 45 per cent chance of precipitation during the afternoon, with conditions described as oppressively humid and prone to passing thunderstorms. 

• 1:00 PM (IST): 33°C, rain chance around 35%

• 2:00 PM: 33°C, rain chance around 40%

• 3:00 PM: 32°C, rain chance around 45%

• 4:00 PM: 31°C, rain chance around 40%

• 5:00 PM: 29°C, rain chance around 30%

• 6:00 PM: 28°C, rain chance around 20%

• 7:00 PM: 27°C, rain chance around 10%

• 8:00 PM: 26°C, rain chance around 10%

• 9:00 PM: 26°C, rain chance around 5%

• 10:00 PM: 25°C, rain chance around 5%

Chances of rain interrupting play in Guwahati

Forecasts vary in their exact figures, but the overall picture is consistent. AccuWeather’s 45 per cent probability sits at the higher end for the afternoon, while other trackers place the peak rain risk closer to 30 per cent depending on the hour.

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What every source agrees on is that any precipitation is likely to be convective. That means short, intense bursts rather than a continuous, day-long drizzle. Guwahati has recorded localised showers on several days this week, and the heavy humidity is providing the perfect fuel for afternoon cloud build-up.

That makes a delayed toss, reduced overs, or a brief mid-innings stoppage considerably more likely than a complete washout, with the skies expected to clear as the evening progresses.

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Will dew be a factor in the IND vs WI 2nd ODI?

Dew in Guwahati is rarely a minor issue. Instead, it often dictates the tactical outcome of the entire match. Because of the stadium’s proximity to the Brahmaputra River and the region’s intense evening humidity, heavy condensation is a guarantee once ambient temperatures drop after sunset.

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By the time the second innings reaches the 15-over mark under the floodlights, the outfield typically resembles a slick slip-and-slide. The moisture makes it extremely tough for seamers to bowl yorkers, as the ball soaks up the water. Spinners have it even worse, as they are hardly able to generate any turn.

Normally, the staff applies anti-dew spray ahead of matches at the venue, but the sheer amount of moisture usually renders these efforts useless. Ranji matches are often decided completely on how the dew helps the bowlers. That’s why on Wednesday, winning the toss remains the primary task for both skippers. 

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India leads the three-match ODI series 1-0 following a dominant eight-wicket victory in the opening game at Thiruvananthapuram. The series now moves to Guwahati for the second fixture before concluding in New Chandigarh.

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