Weather Threatens Scotland Vs Uganda T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match

Scotland and Uganda are set to face off in a crucial T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. This encounter provides both teams with an opportunity to refine their strategies and build momentum ahead of the main tournament next week. However, weather conditions could play a significant role in the proceedings.

The match is scheduled for May 30, 2023, at 10:30 AM local time. The venue, Brian Lara Cricket Academy in San Fernando, has a seating capacity of 15,000. Fans can catch the live action on Sky Sports in the UK and SuperSport DSTV in Uganda. TV telecasts will be available on various Sky Sports channels in the UK and multiple SuperSport channels in Uganda.

The weather forecast for San Fernando on Thursday indicates mostly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking at 31°C, feeling like 35°C. A thick cloud cover of 98% is expected throughout the day.

There is a 100% chance of rain with a 29% likelihood of thunderstorms. Rainfall is predicted to be around 7.6 mm, with approximately 1.5 hours of rain expected during the day. Winds will blow from the east at 17 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 43 km/h. These conditions may lead to potential delays in the match schedule.

Uganda: Brian Masaba (c), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah (vc), Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel.

Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal.

Both teams will be keen to make the most of this warm-up match despite the challenging weather conditions. The outcome will provide valuable insights into their preparedness for the upcoming T20 World Cup.