As India and England gear up for their high-stakes clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final at Providence Stadium in Guyana, weather forecasts are casting a shadow over the much-anticipated match. Scheduled for Thursday, the match faces potential interruptions from passing showers, according to predictions from weather agencies.

The rain is expected to impact the India vs England semifinal match at Providence Stadium in Guyana, with early showers potentially delaying the start between 10 and 11 am local time. While there’s a chance of temporary relief by noon, increased rain probabilities in the late afternoon around 4 pm local time could disrupt the later stages of the game, influencing its outcome significantly.

Live weather updates

7.30 pm IST, 10 am local time: Toss has been officially delayed due to wet outfield. For all toss news, check the toss update.

7.10 pm IST, 9.40 am local time: Rains were back for a while and covers were out. But as of now, rain has stopped again with pitch being covered.

6.40 pm IST, 9.10 am local time: Covers have been removed as both teams have looked at the pitch.

Fortunately, recent visuals from Guyana are showing beautiful weather. Reports suggest that Guyana has not experienced rain for the last 24 hours approximately. Hence, cricket fans can expect a match between India and Pakistan.

Pitch conditions

The pitch at Providence Stadium is expected to favor spin, a crucial factor in the match dynamics. With a day game underway, the wicket is likely to slow down as the match progresses, making scoring in the Powerplay crucial. However, rain could alter these conditions, potentially dampening the pitch and affecting gameplay strategies.

Impact of weather on the match

The Accuweather app forecasts a mixed day with intervals of clouds and sunshine, along with a couple of showers, primarily early in the day. This unpredictability has raised concerns among players and fans.

The weather outlook for Georgetown, Guyana, indicates a challenging start to the day, with a 66% chance of rain, escalating to 75%. The conditions are expected to improve slightly by noon, offering a temporary reprieve with rain probabilities dropping to 49%. Despite early morning showers, the afternoon presents a hopeful window for uninterrupted play, crucial for completing a full match.

Local insights suggest that while midday hours may see gameplay amid cloud cover, a return of showers later in the afternoon poses risks. The drainage system at Providence Stadium will play a pivotal role in determining the match’s progress, particularly in managing any rainfall during crucial game periods.

• Morning: Intervals of clouds and sunshine with early showers; rain probabilities peak around 10-11 am local time.
• Afternoon: Temporary relief with lower rain chances by noon; potential for play during midday hours.
• Late Afternoon/Evening: Increased chances of rain returning around 4 pm local time, impacting the match at a later stage.

What if the match gets washed out?

If the India vs England semifinal encounter at Providence Stadium in Guyana today succumbs to adverse weather conditions, India would secure their spot in the final.

Thursday’s semi-final presents an opportunity for India, who are in red-hot form, to seek revenge for their loss to England in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final. The match saw England chasing down the target set by India with all 10 wickets intact.

According to the ICC playing conditions for the 2024 T20 World Cup, if the India vs England semi-final is washed out, the team that finished higher in their respective Super Eight group will progress to the final. This gives India a clear advantage, as they topped their Super Eight group by defeating Afghanistan, Australia, and Bangladesh. At the same time, England finished second in their group with two wins out of three matches.

Is there a reserve day for the India vs England semifinal?

No reserve day is allocated for the India vs England semifinal in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. So, if there’s no play India will go to the final.

However, there is flexibility of extending the play up to an extra 250 minutes, allowing matches to continue until 4 am IST (7:30 pm local time) in the event of interruptions due to rain or other factors.

In case of persistent rain, overs will start being lost from 12.30 am IST onwards.

According to ICC rules, a minimum of 10 overs per side must be played to constitute a result in the semi-finals and final.

A full 20-over match can begin latest at 12.10 am IST (2.40 pm local time). On the other hand, A 10-over-a-side match needs to begin by 1.44 am IST (4.14 pm local time).

As cricket enthusiasts await the outcome of this pivotal semi-final, all eyes remain on the skies over Georgetown, where the narrative of India vs England, 2nd semi-final in the T20 World Cup will unfold amidst the uncertainties of the Caribbean weather patterns.