As anticipation builds for the
T20 World Cup final
between India and
South Africa
on Saturday, concerns about persistent rain loom over the event. Organizers have kept a
reserve day
to ensure the match reaches a conclusion.
How the reserve day works:
- If rain disrupts the match on Saturday, the game will resume on Sunday, the designated reserve day, from the point it was halted.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) mandates that "every effort will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs taking place. Only if the minimum number of overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day will the match be completed on the reserve day."
Conditions for a complete match:
- To constitute a full match, a minimum of 10 overs must be bowled to the team batting second.
- If the match begins on Saturday but is interrupted and cannot be completed, it will resume on Sunday from the point where play stopped.
- The reserve day start time is set for 8:00 PM IST on Sunday.
Super Over regulations:
- In the event of a tied match, a Super Over will determine the winner.
- If the Super Over also ends in a tie, subsequent Super Overs will be played until a winner is determined.
- These Super Overs can be held an unlimited number of times until a result is achieved.
Outcomes for washed out matches: If rain continues to thwart play on both Saturday and Sunday, resulting in an incomplete match, India and South Africa will be declared joint winners.
Weather Forecast:
Persistent rain has plagued this year's T20 World Cup, threatening to disrupt the final showdown in Bridgetown too. Here’s a detailed look at the weather forecast:
Saturday's Weather Forecast:
Morning: Cloudy and windy with thunderstorms in parts of the area.
- Probability of Precipitation: 44%
- Cloud cover: 98%
- Humidity: 77%
Afternoon: Cloudy and breezy with thunderstorms in parts of the area.
- Probability of Precipitation: 46%
- Cloud cover: 99%
- Humidity: 80%
Reserve Day (June 30) Forecast:
Morning: Mostly cloudy and breezy.
- Probability of Precipitation: 25%
Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, occasional rain, and thunderstorms; breezy.
- Probability of Precipitation: 60%
With both teams eager to end their title droughts, fans hope the weather will not overshadow what promises to be an electrifying contest. The ICC has taken all necessary precautions to ensure a fair result, keeping the reserve day as a crucial backup to navigate the challenges posed by inclement weather.
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