ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final, India vs England: When the Indian cricket team plays the semi-final against England in Guyana on June 27, Rohit Sharma and Co. will look to book a place in the final with a win. The Indian team was unbeaten first in the group stage and then in the Super-8. Team India was in Group 1 for the Super-8 and has qualified for the semi-finals by winning all three of its matches. On the other side is England, who despite having to depend on the results of other teams to qualify for the Super-8, won two matches in the Super-8 and became the first team to reach the ongoing T20 World Cup. In such a situation, the excitement is expected to exceed all limits when the two teams face each other. However, rain may spoil the fun of the fans as there is a possibility of rain during the match.
Chance of rain during the match
According to AccuWeather, there is a possibility of rain before the start of the semi-final match between India and England. The match is scheduled to start at 10 am local time and there is a chance of rain in Guyana before then. While throughout the match, there is a 35 to 68 percent chance of rain from 10 am to 6 pm local time (7:30 pm to 3:30 pm IST). Apart from this, cloudy weather is predicted during the match.
There is no reserve day for the match
Afghanistan and South Africa will meet in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup. A reserve day has been kept for this match. But no reserve day has been kept for the matches to be held after this. In such a situation, if the match cannot be played on June 27 due to rain, then the match will be cancelled. However, ICC has kept 250 extra minutes for this match. In such a situation there will be full time for planning the match. The match officials will try to complete the match. Let us tell you that for group stage and league stage matches, it was necessary for both teams to play at least 5-5 overs for the result of the match, but for this match the rules have changed and it is necessary for the result. That at least both teams play at least 10 overs.
What happens if the match is cancelled?
Let us tell you that, if despite all efforts the match does not take place and finally the umpires have to decide to cancel the match, in such a situation the Indian team will benefit from it and they will reach the final without playing. . The Indian team topped the Super-8 Group-1 while England finished second in the Super-8 Group-2. According to ICC rules, if the semi-finals are cancelled, the top team in the Super-8 will go directly to the final.
Such was the performance of both the teams in the Super-8
India won three out of four matches in the league stage, while one match was canceled due to rain. Team India was in Group 1 for Super-8. Team India defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs in their first Super-8 match, followed by Team India defeating Bangladesh by 50 runs and Australia by 24 runs. On the other hand, England won two out of four matches in the group stage, while their first league stage match against Scotland was called off due to rain and they lost to Australia in their second league stage match. There were 36 runs. England then won the Super-8 against West Indies by 8 wickets, lost to South Africa by 7 wickets and won by 10 wickets against the USA. England were in Group-2 for the Super-8 and were second in the points table.