Goa ODI under rain threat

The third and final one day international between India and Australia scheduled to take place in Goa on Sunday is in doubt after rains threatened to play spoilsport. A top met official stated that the rain threat was due to the unseasonal rains caused by a low pressure in the Arabian Sea. Speaking to reporters, met department director K.V. Singh said there is a possibility of showers within the next two days. “The circulation off-Maharashtra is getting stronger and is drifting towards south Konkan and Goa region which has created this cloudy condition. It is likely to rain in next 48 hours in several parts of the state,” Singh said.

Goa over the last 15 days has witnessed thunderstorms, which is a departure from the state’s standard monsoon pattern. “We have recorded 191.7 mm rains in this month alone,” Singh said.

The Goa ODI which is being held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, at Fatorda, 40 km from Margao, could help the Aussies level the three match series at 1-1. The first ODI at Kochi was cancelled due to heavy rains.