Rain Threat Ahead of India West Indies T20I in Ranchi

India was scheduled to face the West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi on October 9, with forecasts warning of a significant chance of rain during the evening match. The weather outlook could affect play at JSCA International Stadium Complex, but the supplied pre-match reports do not establish whether rain interrupted the game or whether a result was completed. The India Meteorological Department forecast a 65% chance of rain in Ranchi on match day. It also put the chance of thunderstorms at 39%, according to a pre-match report citing the department. These are forecasts, not observations of conditions during the match. A separate hourly forecast cited in another report estimated precipitation chances at 54% at 7 p.m. and 55% at 8 p.m., with the risk declining to 35% by 10 p.m. The match was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. IST. The differing figures refer to an overall match-day estimate and specific hourly forecasts. The weather concern came as India sought to extend its lead after winning the series opener in Lucknow by eight wickets. West Indies scored 171, and India reached the target in 14.4 overs. The Ranchi fixture was the second match in a five-game series.