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In case the rain, which is predicted spoils the second T20I between the India national cricket team and Australia national cricket team at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the probable results will be the no result and the series will remain at the same level as the remaining matches. According to the weather forecast, there are high chances of rain and heavy cloud cover hence there is no likelihood of a full match. In the absence of a set number of overs bowled in either of the innings (one of the playing conditions) the competition can be terminated or cut short, a development that disappoints both the teams and the spectators.
In case rain spoils the middle of the match, the match result may also change drastically depending on the stage of the match. An example would be in case the first team is batting and it starts to rain during the second innings, a truncated chase may be established through an adjusted target i.e. using the Duckworth Lewis Stern method. The advantage or disadvantage of the team that bats second in that case may be determined by the way the overs are steeped down and the number of wickets left. On the other hand, in case of early rain, the game can be called off and no significant outcome is achieved, so both teams do not gain advantage and the momentum remains the same.
Strategically, the weather of the day affects how the teams go about the match when it is rained. India may want to play first because there is a possibility of an interruption and get a good score in limited overs. Australia, who comes second, may seek to be flexible and prepared to a revised target. However, in case the weather does not give any outcome, the two teams will need to wait until the following match before they can be ahead in the series. The rain can therefore make the game less tactical and more of a situation where the outside factors take up the reign.
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