TL;DR
- Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium hosts India vs South Africa's second Test starting November 22.
- Day 1 in Guwahati: Cool start, no rain threat, slight chance of showers late afternoon.
- Day 2-5: Mostly sunny with hazy sunshine, temperatures ranging from 14°C to 29°C.
- Minimal rain chances (1-25%) throughout the Test match, suggesting uninterrupted play.
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium is set to host its inaugural Test match on November 22, as India and South Africa prepare for their second encounter of the series. Following a less-than-ideal beginning in Kolkata, the Indian team aims to recover, while the Proteas intend to build on their current advantage.
As Shubman Gill's availability and team lineups remain uncertain, the weather forecast is poised to significantly influence the game's result. Below is a comprehensive outlook to assist fans and teams in preparing for the anticipated conditions.
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The weather outlook for Guwahati on November 22nd, the first day of the 2nd Test between India and South Africa, is as follows.
The opening day of the Test is expected to start cool with no immediate threat of rain, though late afternoon clouds might bring a slight chance of showers, according to Accuweather.
Let's take a look at the hourly forecast below. The match starts at 09:30 am local time.
Hourly forecast (local time):
- 9 a.m.: 21°C, 0% rain
- 10 a.m.: 23°C, 0% rain
- 11 a.m.: 24°C, 0% rain
- 12 p.m.: 25°C, 2% rain
- 1 p.m.: 26°C, 7% rain
- 2 p.m.: 27°C, 7% rain
- 3 p.m.: 26°C, 7% rain
- 4 p.m.: 25°C, 7% rain
- 5 p.m.: 24°C, 7% rain
Guwahati weather outlook for India versus South Africa's second Test match on Day 2 (November 23rd).
Expect largely sunny conditions on the second day, with hazy sunshine prevalent. The high temperature is projected to reach approximately 26°C, while the low will be around 15°C.
The chance of rain is at 25%, so players can expect a slight delay if rain persists.
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Guwahati weather outlook for India versus South Africa's second Test match on Day 3 (November 24).
The third day anticipates clear skies, reaching a maximum temperature of 27°C and dropping to a minimum of 14°C. With a mere 1% chance of rain, play should proceed without interruption.
Guwahati's weather outlook for The India versus South Africa 2nd Test on Day 4 (November 25)
The day before the last is expected to feature sunny spells and moderate temperatures, with a low of 15°C and a high of 28°C. There's a minimal 1% probability of precipitation.
Guwahati weather outlook for the 2nd Test between India and South Africa on Day 5 (November 26).
Expect mostly sunny conditions on the final day, with temperatures peaking at 29°C and dropping to 15°C overnight. No precipitation is anticipated, and steady northeast winds of 7 km/h will persist, suggesting an uninterrupted end to the game.