History was made at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, as India triumphed over South Africa by 7 runs to claim the T20 World Cup 2024 title on Saturday, June 29.

For India, this victory marked the end of a 13-year drought, while for South Africa, the wait for a major ICC trophy continues. The final was a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the best of T20 cricket with its nail-biting moments and dramatic shifts in momentum.

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Memorable Matches of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 was filled with unforgettable matches that showcased the excitement and unpredictability of T20 cricket. Here are five of the most memorable encounters:

1. The Grand Finale: South Africa vs India

Chasing 177 to win, South Africa faced a fierce Indian bowling attack. Early breakthroughs by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh put India in control. Tristan Stubbs and Quinton de Kock staged a fightback, adding 58 runs off 39 balls, but their dismissals left South Africa in a precarious position.

With five overs to go, South Africa were rampant. Heinrich Klaasen, one of the great hitters in the game, and David Miller had clubbed 38 runs off the two previous overs, and with six wickets in hand South Africa needed only a run-a-ball off the last 30 balls.

Rohit Sharma was forced to go to the best bowler in the world, when he would have otherwise saved Bumrah for later overs. But the most telling blow, came at the start of the 17th over. Hardik bowled a wide line outside off and took the edge of Klaasen, Pant snaffling the chance gleefully.

Hardik Pandya’s decisive final over sealed the victory, with Suryakumar Yadav’s acrobatic catch on the boundary line providing the final dramatic twist. The climax came in the final over when Suryakumar Yadav’s stunning catch ensured India’s victory, ending their 13-year wait for a T20 World Cup title.

2. Afghanistan vs Australia (Super Eight Clash)

In a shocking upset, Afghanistan defeated Australia by 21 runs. Despite Pat Cummins’ hat-trick, Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Gulbadin Naib led their team to a modest total of 148.

Maxwell’s aggressive approach saw him unleash a series of audacious shots, including a shovelled four off Azmatullah Omarzai that left him beaming. After notching up a rapid 35-ball half-century. In a crucial moment, Naib, with the assistance of Noor Ahmad, dismissed Maxwell for 59 off 41 balls.

Noor Ahmad’s spectacular low catch at backward point off Naib’s delivery halted Maxwell’s momentum and left Australia struggling at 106 for 6 in the 15th over, still needing 43 runs off 32 balls.

Naib’s exceptional spell yielded career-best figures of 4 for 20, including the prized scalps of Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, and Pat Cummins, ensuring Afghanistan’s first-ever victory over Australia in any format.

Australia’s chase faltered as Naib’s four-wicket haul dismantled their batting lineup, securing Afghanistan’s first-ever victory over Australia in any format.

3. Australia vs India (Super Eight Clash)

India secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 24-run win over Australia. Rohit Sharma’s explosive 92 off 41 balls powered India to 205/5.

The Australian chase got off to a rocky start with Arshdeep Singh forcing an edge off David Warner in the very first over.

Head and captain Mitchell Marsh stitched an 81-run stand and threatened to take the game away from India as the two kept going from both ends. However, Kuldeep broke the stand in the 9th over, taking the big wicket of Mitchell Marsh after Axar Patel came up with a ‘catch of the tournament’ contender.

Glenn Maxwell threatened to go big, hitting 2 sixes and 3 boundaries for his 12-ball 20, but he was undone by Kuldeep, who got his wrong’un to bamboozle the Australian all-rounder. Axar Patel joined the party, dismissing the dangerous Marcus Stoinis for 2.

With the 24-run win, India confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024. India finished Group 1 table on the top and continued their unbeaten run in the tournament. It was also India’s third successive victory against Australia in men’s T20 World Cups, a streak that began in 2014.

4. Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (Super Eight Clash)

Afghanistan defended a low total of 115 runs. Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan were instrumental in taking early wickets and maintaining pressure.

One of the most epic matches you will ever witness in a World Cup and this game had everything except a Super Over. We had three, no, four rain stoppages, the DLS method also came in but eventually, it was Afghanistan who prevailed in this game and will face South Africa in a bid to play in the Grand Finale.

Defending a meager total of 114 runs, Afghanistan needed early wickets and it was yet again Naveen-ul-Haq who stepped up and took the bull by its horns and picked up back-to-back wickets in the third over.

After the Powerplay, Rashid Khan weaved his magic and bowled four stellar overs, picking up four wickets and that put his side on top of proceedings.

Noor Ahmad and the others bowled economically but it was just slipping out of their grasp with 2 overs to go.

And yet again, Naveen bowled the crucial penultimate over and picked up back-to-back wickets yet again to seal the most memorable win for his side.

Earlier, Inserted into bat by Bangladesh, Afghanistan struggled to get its innings going before a few meaty blows from skipper Rashid Khan helped it post 115/5 in 20 overs

5. India vs England (2nd Semi-final)

India advanced to the final with a commanding 68-run win over England. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav’s crucial partnership helped India post 171/7. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav then dismantled England’s batting lineup, ensuring India’s place in the final after a decade.

Axar was the game-changer. He came on immediately after Jos Buttler had whacked Arshdeep Singh for three fours in an over and with his very first ball took out the biggest threat.

Each of Axar’s first three overs had a wicket off the first ball. Jonny Bairstow once again choosing to stay leg side and getting bowled, and Moeen Ali’s wicket.

England’s last recognised batter, Livingstone, was run-out after a mix-up with the lower order. Jasprit Bumrah gets the wicket of Jofra Archer. A yorker hits Archer’s back foot and umpire has raised his finger. Even a review could not save Archer as the ball has been found to be clipping the leg stump. India have defeated England by 68 runs and march into the final of T20 World Cup after 10 years.

India posted a challenging total of 171 for 7 in their 20 overs against England at Providence Stadium, Guyana, in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. After a shaky start, with India at 40 for 2 in 5.2 overs, a solid 73-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the innings and bring win.

The longest winning streaks in T20 World Cup history include 12 consecutive wins from November 2021 to February 2022. This is followed by an ongoing streak of 11* wins from December 2023 to June 2024. In 2020, a streak of 9 wins was recorded from January to December. Additionally, South Africa and India each have current streaks of 8* and 7* wins respectively in 2024. Historically, Sri Lanka achieved a 6-win streak in 2009, and Australia had two separate 6-win streaks in 2010 and 2021.

Rohit Sharma’s crucial knock

Skipper Rohit Sharma played a vital role, scoring 57 off 39 balls, his 32nd T20I fifty. He mixed caution with aggression, hitting six fours and two sixes. His innings provided the necessary stability after the early losses of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant.

In the T20 World Cup 2024, the top run-scorers include R Gurbaz with 281 runs, T Head with 255 runs, and Rohit Sharma with 248 runs. Notably, Rohit Sharma, at 37 years of age, is having his best T20 World Cup season.

Virat Kohli has been the leading run-scorer in the T20 World Cups twice. When batting at No. 3, he has played 24 innings, scoring 1132 runs at an average of 87.07 and a strike rate of 132.86, with 14 fifties and a highest score of 89*, and without any ducks. As an opener, he has played 7 innings, accumulating 75 runs at an average of 10.71 and a strike rate of 100, with 2 ducks and no fifties, and a highest score of 37.

Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant showcased his exceptional skills behind the stumps. Drawing inspiration from his mentor, MS Dhoni, Pant executed a crucial stumping that sent Moeen Ali back to the pavilion. Ali, momentarily unsure of the ball’s direction after it brushed his pad, moved down the pitch off-balance. However, Pant’s lightning-sharp reflexes allowed him to swiftly grab the ball and dismantle the leg stump, capitalizing on Ali’s uncertainty and movement.

Suryakumar Yadav’s solid support

Suryakumar Yadav contributed significantly with 47 off 36 balls. His partnership with Rohit was instrumental in pulling India out of trouble and setting a competitive target. Despite a 75-minute rain delay, they assessed the conditions well and mixed caution with aggression both before and after the break.

Lower order contributions

Hardik Pandya played a quick cameo towards the end, boosting the score before being dismissed by Chris Jordan in the 18th over. Ravindra Jadeja added valuable runs, helping India cross the 170-run mark. Chris Jordan was the standout bowler for England, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs.

England’s struggles in chase

England’s captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision initially seemed to pay off as India lost two early wickets. However, England struggled in their chase, getting bowled out for just 103 runs in 16.4 overs.

Axar Patel’s dominance

Axar Patel was exceptional, quickly dismissing Jos Buttler and bowling Jonny Bairstow. He also stumped Moeen Ali and finished with crucial figures.

Kuldeep Yadav’s impact

Kuldeep Yadav joined the wicket-taking spree, trapping Sam Curran LBW and cleaning up Harry Brook. He claimed his third wicket by dismissing Chris Jordan LBW and also contributed to a run out.

Jasprit Bumrah’s key wickets

Jasprit Bumrah clean bowled Phil Salt and delivered the final blow by dismissing Jofra Archer LBW, wrapping up England’s innings. Arshdeep Singh has taken 15 wickets in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, leading the tally for the tournament. He is followed by Jasprit Bumrah, who has claimed 13 wickets in the same edition. Historically, RP Singh took 12 wickets in the 2007 T20 World Cup, and Ravichandran Ashwin secured 11 wickets in the 2014 edition.

Revenge taken by India and how

India secured a commanding 68-run victory over England, setting up a final clash with South Africa on June 29. This win marked India’s largest victory margin in T20 World Cup history against England, surpassing their previous best of a 90-run win in 2012. The last instance of a team having an unbeaten run throughout a Men’s ICC tournament was India in the Champions Trophy 2013. No team has had an unbeaten run throughout a T20 World Cup previously.

Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his brilliant all-around performance.

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India’s fearless approach under Rohit Sharma, particularly with the bat, has redefined their performance in T20Is, making them a formidable team in the tournament.

India secured a commanding 68-run victory over England in the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Thursday. This win sets up a final clash with South Africa on June 29.

Strong batting performance

India, batting first, posted a competitive total of 171/7. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with a 57 off 39 balls, his 32nd T20I fifty, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed a crucial 47 off 36 balls. Their partnership of 73 runs was vital, especially after early losses of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant.

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Key contributions

On a slow pitch, Rohit mixed caution with aggression, hitting six fours and two sixes. Suryakumar’s innings was equally important, helping stabilize the innings. Handy runs from Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel towards the end ensured India crossed the 170-run mark. England’s Chris Jordan was the standout bowler with figures of 3-37.

Virat Kohli’s struggles persisted as he managed only 9 runs before being bowled by Reece Topley. Kohli’s early dismissal added pressure, but Rohit and Suryakumar’s partnership provided the necessary stability.

England’s chase falters

England started aggressively with skipper Jos Buttler hitting boundaries, but Axar Patel quickly dismissed him with a reverse sweep that led to an easy catch for Rishabh Pant. Jasprit Bumrah followed up by clean bowling Phil Salt, and Axar continued his dominance by bowling Jonny Bairstow and stumping Moeen Ali.

Kuldeep Yadav’s impact

Kuldeep Yadav joined the wicket-taking spree, trapping Sam Curran LBW and cleaning up Harry Brook, who had scored 25 runs. Kuldeep claimed his third wicket by dismissing Chris Jordan LBW, and his brilliant throw also resulted in Liam Livingstone’s run out. Adil Rashid was run out by Suryakumar Yadav, and Bumrah delivered the final blow by dismissing Jofra Archer LBW, wrapping up England’s innings for just 103 runs in 16.4 overs.

The last instance of a team having an unbeaten run throughout a Men’s ICC tournament was the Champions Trophy 2013 (India).

The two unbeaten teams in the competition will face-off in the final, no team has had an unbeaten run throughout a T20 World Cup previously.

Biggest win margins for India in T20 World Cups

India’s largest victory margin in T20 World Cup history is by 90 runs against England at Colombo RPS in 2012. This is followed by a 73-run win over Australia in Mirpur in 2014, a 71-run triumph against Zimbabwe in Melbourne in 2022, a 68-run win against England at Providence in the 2024 semifinal, and a 66-run victory over Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi in 2021.

Biggest win margins in T20 World Cup knockouts (by Runs)

The largest win margin in T20 World Cup knockout matches is held by the West Indies, who defeated Australia by 74 runs at Colombo RPS in the 2012 semifinal. India follows with a 68-run victory over England at Providence in the 2024 semifinal. Sri Lanka secured a 57-run win over the West Indies at The Oval in the 2009 semifinal, and the West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by 36 runs in the 2012 final at Colombo RPS.

Player of the Match

Axar Patel | Player of the Match: I have bowled in the powerplay in the past, so I had to bowl in the powerplay, that was the plan. The wicket was stopping and keeping low, so tried to bowl in the right areas. The wicket was slow, so I tried to bowl slower in this match, it worked for me. Wouldn’t have worked had I bowled quicker, would have been easier for their batters. Our batters told us that the wicket wasn’t easy, so 160 was a good total according to us. That partnership (between Rohit and SKY) was magnificent, they scored the occasional boundaries and rotated the strike. Not thinking about Barbados at the moment, will celebrate this player of the match award first.

In the T20 World Cup semifinal against England on Thursday, June 27, Rohit Sharma delivered yet another outstanding performance with the bat. The India captain scored a brilliant 57 runs off just 39 balls, setting a strong foundation for the team after being put in to bat by the England skipper.

Early wickets and Rohit’s resilience

India faced early setbacks with the quick dismissals of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli, struggling with form, managed only 9 runs before being bowled by Reece Topley. Pant also fell cheaply, putting pressure on the team. However, Rohit Sharma rose to the occasion, steering the innings with his aggressive and fluent batting.

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A captain’s knock

Rohit took the attack to the English bowlers, maintaining a high scoring rate and ensuring India stayed competitive. His 57-run knock was not only crucial in the context of the match but also significant as he became the first Indian captain to score a half-century in T20 World Cup knockout stages. His dismissal came after an impressive display, but he had already set the stage for a strong Indian performance.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday became only the fifth Indian captain to score 5000 international runs while leading the side across formats. Rohit, who already has over 19,000 runs to his name across the three formats, has now scored 5013 runs from 122 matches he’s led India in. He crossed the milestone while batting against England in the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal.

Fan reactions

Rohit Sharma’s fantastic batting performance earned him praise from fans and cricket enthusiasts. His ability to lead from the front and deliver under pressure highlighted his importance to the team and his exceptional form in the tournament.

Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav played pivotal roles in guiding India to a respectable total of 171 for 7 in their 20 overs against England at Providence Stadium, Guyana in the second semi-final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. After a shaky start, with India at 40 for 2 in 5.2 overs, the pair steadied the innings with a solid 73-run partnership.

Key Performances

Rohit Sharma scored a crucial 57 off 39 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed 47 off 36. Their efforts were instrumental in pulling India out of trouble and setting a competitive target. Chris Jordan was the standout bowler for England, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs.

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England’s Early Advantage

England’s captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision initially seemed to pay off as India lost two early wickets. Virat Kohli’s struggles continued, and Rishabh Pant, batting at number three, couldn’t make a significant impact.

The vital partnership

When India found themselves in a precarious situation, Rohit and Suryakumar stepped up. Despite a 75-minute rain delay, they assessed the conditions well and mixed caution with aggression both before and after the break. Rohit reached his half-century before getting out, while Suryakumar fell just three runs short of his fifty. Their contributions were crucial in executing India’s plans and setting a challenging target.

Middle overs and finishing touches

England’s spinners, Rashid and Livingstone, bowled economical spells during the middle overs, applying pressure on the Indian batsmen. However, Hardik Pandya played a quick cameo to boost the score before Jordan dismissed him in the 18th over. Shivam Dube was out for a golden duck, but Ravindra Jadeja added valuable runs towards the end, helping India cross the 170-run mark.

Highest target successfully chased in day T20s at Providence: 164 by WI vs BAN in 2022 (Overall: 195 by GAW vs SLK in CPL 2022)

Most wickets for England in T20 WC
31 – Adil Rashid (ER: 6.9)
31 – Chris Jordan (ER: 8.06)
30 – Stuart Broad (ER: 7.72)
22 – Graeme Swann (ER: 6.5)

Innings progression
Overs 1-13: 110/2 (RR: 8.46)
Overs 14-17: 22/2 (RR: 5.5)
Overs 18-20: 39/3 (RR: 13)

Pace vs Spin in this innings
Pace: 6/120 in 12 overs (ER: 10)
Spin: 1/49 in 8 overs (ER: 6.125)

In a heart-touching moment during the semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 between India and England, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid was seen consoling star batter Virat Kohli after another disappointing performance. This incident took place at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, June 27.

The Match Setup

England won the toss, chose to field first, putting India to bat. All eyes were on Kohli, whose recent form had been a major concern for both fans and experts. Unfortunately, Kohli’s innings in the semi-final was brief but eventful.

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Virat Kohli’s Innings

Kohli faced a series of dot balls before smashing a classic no-look six. However, his moment of brilliance was short-lived as he was bowled by Reece Topley on the very next delivery, leaving him with just nine runs from nine balls.

As Kohli walked off the field visibly disappointed, cameras captured the moment when Rahul Dravid stepped in to console the 35-year-old.

Continuing Struggles

This semi-final performance marked a continuation of Kohli’s rough patch in the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite his stellar performance in the IPL 2024, where he clinched the Orange Cap with an impressive 741 runs from 15 innings, the World Cup has seen him score a mere 75 runs from seven innings, including two ducks.

Team India’s Response

Despite the early setback with Kohli’s dismissal, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma displayed his typical aggressive form, delivering powerful shots against England’s bowling attack. However, the team faced another blow when Rishabh Pant was dismissed, leaving them at 46 for 2 at the end of the powerplay.

In a surprising turn of events, star Indian batter Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 9 runs in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 against England. This rare failure in an ICC knockout matches. Known for his exceptional performances in high-stakes games, Kohli’s early dismissal was unexpected and disappointing.

Reece Topley’s delivery

Reece Topley delivered a well-pitched ball at a good length, which slightly shaped back into the right-hander. Kohli, attempting to shovel the ball over mid-wicket, was beaten by the movement, and the ball clipped the top of the leg stump. Virat Kohli scored 9 runs off 9 balls, including a single six.

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A rare feat

Kohli’s dismissal marks a significant departure from his usual form in ICC knockout matches. Previously, Kohli has scored a half-century in every T20 World Cup knockout game. His notable performances include 72* in the 2014 semi-final, 77* in the 2014 final, 89* in the 2016 semi-final, and 50* in the 2022 semi-final. This is the first time Virat hasn’t scored a half-century in a T20 World Cup semi-final match.

Virat’s struggle in T20 WC 2024

In this tournament, he has managed only 75 runs in seven games at an average of 10.50. His highest score in this campaign was 37, and he registered two ducks, raising concerns about his recent form in the international arena.

Kohli’s aggressive approach

Kohli has stepped out to pacers inside the Powerplay seven times in this tournament, managing just three runs and getting dismissed once. This is the highest frequency of such attempts in any series since April 2019, where detailed ball-by-ball data is available. Reece Topley has struck for England with a well-executed delivery, as their disciplined bowling attack maintained its high standards.

Lowest avg in a T20 WC edition for an opener (min 5 inns)
9.60 – Soumya Sarkar (BAN, 2016)
9.80 – Wesley Madhevere (ZIM, 2022)
10.71 – Virat Kohli (IND, 2024)
10.85 – Tanzid Hasan (BAN, 2024)
11.20 – Tamim Iqbal (BAN, 2007)

Social Media Reactions on Virat’s dismissal

Rain has interrupted play at Providence Stadium, Guyana, where Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav are aiming to stabilize a two-down India against England in the 2nd semi-final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. India 65/2 at the end of 8 Overs.

A total of 250 minutes of additional time has been allotted to this semi-final game in case the game is pushed forward. There is no reserve day in place for this semi-final match. The winner of this game will face South Africa in the summit clash.

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Early wickets for England

Virat Kohli was bowled out by Reece Topley in the third over, scoring just 9 runs. This was Kohli’s fifth single-digit score in seven innings this World Cup. Kohli tries to make room on the leg side, goes for a slog, misses, and is bowled out.

Sam Curran trapped Rishabh Pant in the sixth over for 4 runs, adding to India’s early troubles. Pant attempts to go over the midwicket fielder but ends up giving an easy catch.

Delayed start and additional time

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first after a rain delay of 1 hour and 20 minutes. To accommodate any further delays, 250 minutes of additional time have been allotted for this semi-final.

Heavy rain causes break in play

Play has been halted again due to heavy rain, with umbrellas going up in the crowd. The game can be extended by up to 250 minutes, and there are still at least 175 minutes available before overs start being deducted.

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. However, the toss has been delayed. The wait is over, England win the toss and choose to field first.

India vs England: Who said what at the toss?

Rohit Sharma – We would have batted first, the weather looks good, whatever had to happen, it has already happened. We wanted to put runs on the board. The pitch tends to get slower as the game goes on. Same team for us.

Jos Buttler – We’ll bowl first. Looks like a good surface, the bounce will be low, with the rain around, we thought it’ll be a bit of an advantage to bowl first. Excited to be in a semi-final, but some of us have been here before.

Playing XIs:

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

Toss : Live updates

11:09 local time, 15:09 GMT, 20:39 IST: Good news! We’ll have the toss at 11:20 am, and the game will start at 11:45 am.

The latest update suggests that Umpries will do an inspection at 11:15 am (8:45 pm IST).

10:30 Local Time, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST: The drizzle has stopped and covers are coming off and the sun is out too. Umpires will do inspection at inspection at 11 am (8:30 pm IST).

10:05 Local Time, 14:05 GMT, 19:35 IST: Groundsmen are coming out, covers may be coming off in a few minutes. Dravid is out assessing the conditions and he has a few words with Paul Reiffel, the 4th umpire for the game. The groundstaff are out in numbers now, they could start to remove the covers.

10:00 Local Time, 14:00 GMT, 19:30 IST: The toss has been delayed. The covers are well in place and the wait continues. For all rain delay updates and the ICC playing conditions.

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Impact of weather on the match

The Accuweather app forecasts a mixed day with frequent arrivals of clouds and a couple of showers, primarily early in the day. As the day progresses, the weather is expected to get better and we can expect a match here. However, this unpredictability has raised concerns among players and fans and the social media has been busy with the regular updates from Guyana.

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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.

No reserve day allocated

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.

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.