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MCA Stadium Pune Weather Report For IND Vs NZ 2nd Test

Rajgeeta Yadav

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium [Source: @CricSubhayan/X.com]Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium [Source: @CricSubhayan/X.com]

India and New Zealand are gearing up for the 2nd Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, set to start on October 24. This clash follows India’s rare defeat in the rain-affected first Test in Bengaluru, where the Kiwis claimed a historic victory. It was New Zealand’s first Test win on Indian soil in 36 years, beating India by 8 wickets. As a result, India now trails 0-1 in the series.

India will be looking to bounce back and keep their hopes alive for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. To improve their chances, they need to win at least three of their remaining seven Test matches in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. With this in mind, India might request spin-friendly pitches that turn from Day 1, especially in Pune and Mumbai, to match their strategy of relying on spin bowling.

Ahead of the second Test, let's take a look at the weather report.

Weather Report For IND Vs NZ 2nd Test

Weather Report For IND Vs NZ 2nd Test [Accuweather.com]Weather Report For IND Vs NZ 2nd Test [Accuweather.com]

According to AccuWeather, the conditions at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium look ideal for cricket over the five days of the Test match. The temperatures will hover around 32 to 33 degrees Celsius throughout, with minimal chances of rain. Day 1 is expected to be sunny with patchy clouds, with a maximum temperature of 32 degrees. There’s only a 4% chance of rain on Day 1, so the game should progress without any interruptions.

Day 2 will see similar conditions, with the temperature staying at 32 degrees and mostly clear skies. There’s just a 1% chance of rain, and the wind will pick up slightly with gusts up to 26 km/h. The following days will maintain clear skies and warm weather, with temperatures around 32-33 degrees. There’s no forecast for rain or thunderstorms, which means the match is likely to go uninterrupted.

All in all, the weather looks promising for a full five-day game, giving India a good chance to fight back and level the series against a strong New Zealand side.