On Sunday, November 12, India is set to face the Netherlands in their last group-stage game of the World Cup, coinciding with the festival of Diwali. The match, to be held at Bangalore's esteemed M Chinnaswamy Stadium, presents India, led by Rohit Sharma, with the chance to continue their outstanding performance in the tournament. Having already defeated eight teams, India is eyeing a ninth consecutive win to solidify their path to the semi-finals.
For the Netherlands, despite the disappointment of not progressing to the knockout stage after consecutive defeats in their recent matches, there's still a crucial goal to achieve. A win in this match could boost their chances of qualifying for the Champions Trophy 2025. A third victory in the tournament would potentially secure them a top 8 finish in the World Cup standings and a trip to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.
Interestingly, in ODI history, India and the Netherlands have faced each other only twice, with both encounters occurring during the World Cup, in the 2003 and 2011 editions.
India vs Netherlands: Weather Forecast
As for the weather in Bengaluru, where the match is scheduled, conditions are expected to be ideal for cricket. The city, known for its generally pleasant climate, anticipates a minimum temperature of around 16°C on match day. The forecast suggests cloudy skies but minimal chance of significant rainfall, with only a 3% probability of precipitation and a high cloud cover of about 71%. The humidity is expected to be relatively high at 66%, and temperatures may cool down to 12°C by evening.
However, during the match hours, the temperatures are likely to be in the comfortable range of 20-28° C, making it unlikely for any weather disruptions to affect the India versus Netherlands game. This sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting and uninterrupted cricket match on a festive Diwali day in Bangalore.
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