What happens if rain delays IND v ENG T20 World Cup semifinal: Cut-off time, DLS rules
India will take on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Guyana on Thursday, June 27.
The Asian giants are seeking revenge against Jos Buttler’s side, who defeated India by 10 wickets in a one-sided semi-final in T20 World Cup 2024 in Adelaide. India are playing a fearless brand of cricket, which was evident with how they hammered Australia in their final Super 8 match. However, wet weather in Georgetown can play spoilsport and prevent a blockbuster from happening.
The weather forecast in Georgetown Guyana for the second semi-final has not been encouraging. There was overnight rain in the town and it was raining on the morning of the matchday. The outfield was soaked with water as the groundstafff did not cover the entire ground. However, the drainage at the Providence Stadium in Guyana is one of the best in the Caribbean islands.
The second semifinal will be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday from 10:30 am local time (8 pm ISt).
What is the weather forecast for the second semi-final between India and England?
There is rain predicted throughout the duration of the contest. According to MetOffice, there is a chance of showers turning into heavy run by noon in Georgetown, Guyana.
It was raining in the morning, two hours before the scheduled time for the toss — 7:30 pm IST and 10 am local.
However, the groundstaff had time to work on the wet patches when the rain briefly stopped at round at 6 pm IST.
Okay, is there a reserve day for the second T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final?
No, there is no reserve day for the second semifinal. However, 250 minutes of additional time is available to complete the game on Thursday in Guyana.
Why is there no reserve day for the second T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final?
Since the final is scheduled at 10:30 am on Saturday in Barbados, the ICC decided against scheduling a reserve day for the second semi-final in Guyana.
Okay, what is the cut-off time and the minimum number of overs needed for a result?
The cut-off time for a 20-overs contest has been extended until 12:10 am IST (Friday). The availability of 250 minutes of extra time has made sure that the officials can wait until midnight (IST) to start a full 40-overs contest.
Unlike other games, we will not start losing overs until 12:10 am, which is four hours and 10 minutes from the scheduled start time.
The cut-off for a 10-overs-per-side game is 1:44 am IST (Friday).
The minimum number of overs for a result is 10 overs — both teams need to play at least 10 overs each. This is also a departure from the group stage and Super 8 stage where a result was possible with only a five-overs-per-side match.
Who will progress to the final if the match is washed out due to rain?
India will progress to the final if the semi-final is washed out or abandoned without a result. This is because India finished higher in the Super 8 points table without a defeat. England lost to South Africa in the Super 8 stage.
When is the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 and is there a reserve day for it if rain arrives?
The final of the T20 World Cup 2024 will be played in Barbados. There is rain prediction for Saturday. However, there is a reserve day scheduled for Sunday. If play is not possible on both days, the trophy will be shared between South Africa and the winner of the second semi-final between India and England.