India and New Zealand are set to clash in a critical league-stage match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 today, October 23, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This fixture holds significant importance for both teams aiming to consolidate their position in the top four.

IND-W vs NZ-W: Rain threat looms over crucial Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash in Navi Mumbai

India, having secured key victories, will look to push for a top-two spot, while the White Ferns desperately need a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive following a mixed campaign. However, the high-stakes contest is threatened by local weather conditions, characterized by intense heat and humidity followed by the possibility of late-day thundershowers, a common phenomenon in the post-monsoon period in this region.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Sophie Devine will be closely watching the skies and the official hourly forecast.

The primary concern is the extreme humidity, which will test the fitness and endurance of the players. Any significant rain spell, especially during the middle or late innings, could lead to a curtailed match, potentially favoring the team that bats second and has the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) calculations on their mind.

A complete washout would harm New Zealand’s campaign more severely, as they need maximum points to climb the table.

Hourly weather outlook in Navi Mumbai

The weather in Navi Mumbai on October 23 is expected to be challenging due to high temperatures and stifling humidity, which sets the stage for possible convective showers in the evening. Temperatures will hover between 25°C and 30°C, with the humidity remaining elevated, peaking near 85%.

Winds are expected to be light to moderate, gusting up to 18 km/h during any passing storm. The chance of precipitation throughout the match window sits at approximately 45%, raising the possibility of a rain-induced interruption.

Weather Forecast Time Temperature Rainfall Humidity Pressure Wind Speed 15:00 30°C No rain 75% 1009 mb Winds at 10 to 12 km/h 16:00 30°C Isolated showers (0.5 mm) 78% 1009 mb Winds at 12 to 15 km/h 17:00 29°C Moderate thunderstorm (3.5 mm) 80% 1010 mb Winds at 15 to 18 km/h 18:00 28°C Light drizzle (0.8 mm) 82% 1010 mb Winds at 8 to 11 km/h 19:00 27°C Minimal rain (0.1 mm) 85% 1011 mb Winds at 5 to 7 km/h 20:00 27°C No rain 83% 1011 mb Winds at 6 to 9 km/h 21:00 26°C No rain 81% 1012 mb Winds at 4 to 6 km/h 22:00 26°C No rain 79% 1012 mb Winds at 5 to 7 km/h 23:00 25°C No rain 77% 1013 mb Winds at 8 to 10 km/h

The most significant threat of heavy rain is forecasted around 17:00 hrs., coinciding with the middle overs of the first innings, which could necessitate the players leaving the field for a considerable duration.

While the skies are expected to clear up completely by 20:00 hrs., the combination of high humidity and the mid-match interruption will undoubtedly disrupt the rhythm and flow of the game, impacting both batting and bowling conditions. The teams must be prepared for the possibility of a reduced-overs contest.

This article was first published at WomenCricket.coma Tezzbuzz company.