Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape SA T20 League Final: Johannesburg Weather Update, Chance of Rain in PRE vs EAC Match

Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape: The much-awaited final of the SA T20 League 2022-2023 between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape is set to kick off on February 12 (Sunday). The game will be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg at 5:00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 4:30 PM IST.

The final was supposed to start on Saturday (February 11). However, the rain and water-logged surface at the Wanderers Stadium forced the authorities to shift the game to the reserve day i.e. Sunday.

Besides, the Proteas pacer Wayne Parnell-led Pretoria Capitals are the number unit in the points table with seven victories out of their 10 encounters in the league. They beat Paarl Royals in the first semi-final to book a slot in the final of the inaugural season of the SA T20 League.

On the other hand, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the number three team in the points table. The side defeated Johannesburg Super Kings, the number two team of the tournament, in the second semi-final to seal a spot in the finals. SA opener and occasional spinner Aiden Markram, with his fantastic form, will lead the side into the finals.

Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape SA T20 League Final: Johannesburg Weather Update, Chance of Rain in PRE vs EAC Match

It’s nearly the end of summer in South Africa currently. Hence, the weather is likely to play a role in the game, anyway.

Further, the Johannesburg weather, on Sunday, is forecasted to hover around 17° to 21° Celcius during the match time. During game time, according to the Weather Channel, the winds will flow at a speed of 10 to 15 km/h in the partly cloudy atmosphere. During the match time, there will be 68 to 82% humidity in the air.

However, a thunderstorm is predicted at selected venues in the city. Around 40 to 50% chance of rain during the day and a 70% chance of rain at the night is predicted, according to AccuWeather.

The city is on ‘high alert’ considering the weather conditions. The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Muladzi stated, “We have, however, as emergency services still remain on high alert monitoring all 7 regions in the city, so [that] we can respond to all emergencies that might occur,” via SABC News.

Besides, the umpires will try to ‘maximize the play’ today to get the result of this vital clash. Considering the DLS, both teams will have to play for at least five overs each for the result.
The rain is likely to interrupt the Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, SA T20 League 2022-23 final.