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Heavy downpour in Dharmashala ahead of first T20 against SA

The Federal
15 Sept 2019 3:19 PM IST (Updated:2019-09-15 09:51:30)

Thundershowers lashed Dharmashala on Sunday (September 15) afternoon ahead of the first Paytm Twenty20 international match between India and South Africa.

According to the weather forecast, more downpours are expected in intervals through the day.

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While the match is scheduled to start at 7 PM IST, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA) is equipped with quality drainage facility and can prepare the ground for a 40-over game even if the rain stops by 5 PM.

For the match to be declared official, both the side have to play at least five-overs each.

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