Rain can halt play, making the pitch unplayable and causing delays. In some cases, matches are shortened, with the number of overs reduced to accommodate the weather conditions. For instance, during a T20 match between India and West Indies in Bengaluru, heavy rain delayed the game by nearly two hours, reducing each innings to nine overs. Persistent rain can also lead to matches being abandoned, as seen in the fifth and final match of the series, which ended with no result.