IND vs AFG: Rain delays toss in Dharamshala, when will overs start getting reduced?

India is all set to face Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-game series on Saturday, June 13 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in Dharamshala. Unfortunately, the toss has been delayed at Dharamshala because of continuous precipitation.

Toss delayed due to rain?

In this article, we will learn when it will over start getting reduced. As per the standard ICC playing conditions for One Day Internationals (ODIs), a game has a built-in cushion of extra time, which is usually about 60 to 90 minutes in the situations of rain delays.

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With the game between India and Afghanistan, which was supposed to start at 1:30 PM IST, the players can wait out the rain until around 2:30 PM or 3:00 PM IST without the game being shortened at all.

At what time will overs start getting reduced?

However, if the rain still continues past the cutoff time, the umpires will start cutting down the length of the match. for every eight minutes of playing time lost from that point, the game will lose one over per team. To extract an official outcome through DLS method, both sides must be able to bat for at least 20 overs each. By that logic, the ground staff has roughly 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM to clear the field and start the game, otherwise the game will be called-off.

Fortunately, the venue possesses a wonderful drainage system, so once the rain actually stops, the ground can be dried out and made ready to start the play very quickly.

Mission ODI World Cup 2027

However, the weather in Dharamshala is set to improve in the later part of the evening, increasing the chances of play getting underway. As an outcome, the game may start after a delay, but fans could still get to see a full clash. The game will also kick off India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with the team taking the field without Virat Kohli. It will be interesting to see who steps in to bat at No.3 in his absence.