As the T20 World Cup 2024 gears up for the highly anticipated clash between India and Australia, the fate of the teams may hinge on more than just the action on the field. With India nearly assured of a semi-final spot, Australia’s campaign is teetering after a shocking defeat to Afghanistan. On Monday, Australia face a must-win situation, but the weather could play a significant role in determining their destiny.

Weather forecast

According to Accuweather, heavy rain is expected throughout the day in St. Lucia, potentially affecting the India vs Australia match scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time. The forecast indicates a 70% chance of rain, with showers predicted before and during the game, raising the possibility of a washout. A thunderstorm warning has also been issued, making it unlikely that a full 40-over match will take place.

What if the match gets washed out?

In Group 1 of the Super 8s, all four teams are still mathematically in contention for the semi-finals. India lead the group with a perfect record and a robust Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.425. Australia follow with one win from two matches and an NRR of +0.233. Afghanistan (-0.65) and Bangladesh (-2.489) are the other top contenders. If rain washes out the entire match, both India and Australia will be awarded one point each. This would secure India’s place in the semi-finals, while Australia’s advancement would depend on the outcome of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match. A win for Bangladesh would see Australia through, but an Afghanistan victory would eliminate Australia from the semi-finals race.

Streaming details

The T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight match between Australia and India are set to take place on Monday, June 24. The game will commence at 8 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. The match will be held at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia.

• Live on TV: Star Sports Network in India
• Live Online: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
• Match Start Time: 10:30 AM local time (8:00 PM IST)
• Toss Time: 10:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST)

Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. Additionally, live streaming will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, providing multiple options for viewers to catch the action as it unfolds.

Australia Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner, Adam Zampa.

India Squad

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

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Despite the excitement surrounding the contest, the weather remains a significant concern, potentially overshadowing one of the tournament’s key matches.