June 27th 2024.
New Delhi: After South Africa's impressive nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first semi-final, all eyes are now on the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England. The match is set to take place at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday.
Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team is determined to secure their spot in the T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2014. Their recent triumph over Australia in the Super Eight clash on Monday has boosted their confidence. However, it is worth noting that in the last edition's semi-final, India suffered a crushing defeat of 10 wickets at the hands of eventual champions, England, in Adelaide.
Unfortunately, the weather in Guyana may interfere with this crucial match. The latest weather prediction for Thursday in Guyana suggests that there is a high chance of thundershowers, which may turn into heavy showers by late morning. This has raised concerns among fans and players alike - what will happen if the India vs England semi-final gets washed out?
To answer this question, it is important to note that the semi-final clash does not have a reserve day. However, an additional 250 minutes have been allotted beyond the usual cut-off period to complete the match. According to the rules, a minimum of 10 overs must be bowled in each innings for a match to be valid. If this requirement is not met, the team that finishes at the top of their Super Eight group will automatically advance to the final. In this case, it would be India.
In the event of a tie and if the Super Over cannot be completed due to weather conditions or for any other reason, the team that finished first in their Second Round Group will progress to the final. With the latest weather update suggesting overcast conditions with an increasing probability of rain, fans are hoping that the match will not be affected.
The match is scheduled to begin at 8pm IST, provided there are no rain interruptions. All we can do now is wait and hope for a thrilling match between two strong cricket teams - India and England.
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