NEW DELHI: India and South Africa - the two unbeaten teams of the 2024 T20 World Cup have made it to the summit clash. While an
ICC trophy
has eluded India for 11 years, South Africa will fight to shed their 'chokers' tag as they play their maiden World Cup final.
But rain is expected to play its part in the final scheduled to be played Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, as per the
weather forecast
for the day.
The weather forecast from Accuweather.com suggests that rain might affect the upcoming match. The probability of precipitation stands at 51%, and there is also a risk of thunderstorms disrupting the game.
Additionally, tropical storm Beryl is moving towards Barbados, but its impact is expected to be felt only on Sunday. Consequently, there is a significant likelihood of the match being postponed due to the inclement weather conditions.
As per ICC regulations, a full 40-overs match will be played if the game is prolonged by no more than 60 minutes. Therefore, if the contest commences at 9 PM IST, a complete game will take place. After that point, the number of overs will be reduced.
For the match to continue, each team must bat for a minimum of 10 overs. In such a scenario, there is a buffer time of 190 minutes. This implies that a 10-overs per side game can begin no later than 11.10 PM IST. Even if the match does not start by then, it will be called off.
What happens if the match is washed out
In contrast to the semi-final clash between India and England, the organizers have scheduled a reserve day for the T20 World Cup 2024 final. Should the match be abandoned on June 29 due to inclement weather, the final will be rescheduled to take place on June 30 at the same location. The rain rules that apply to the original date will also be in effect for the Reserve Day.
In the unfortunate event that the match cannot be completed on the reserve day either, both India and South Africa will be declared joint winners of the tournament. This scenario is reminiscent of the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, when India and Sri Lanka had to share the trophy.
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