Heavy rain forecast puts India-England semi-final in doubt, new ICC rule favors Men in Blue.
The second T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final between India and England in Guyana is under threat from relentless rain as per weather forecasts. With no reserve day and only a June 28 travel window kept for the final, the match must take place and conclude on the scheduled day itself.
The ICC has introduced a change wherein a minimum 10 overs per side is now needed to complete a match, up from the usual five overs threshold.
Accuweather predicts a high 90% chance of showers throughout June 27, casting doubt on even a shortened 10 overs per team encounter.
Owing to this rule tweak, if the semi-final is abandoned or one team does not even face 10 overs, India will progress to the summit clash as Group One toppers.
While South Africa confirmed their final berth, Rahul Dravid’s men seemingly have fate on their side despite an impending weather disruption beyond anyone’s control in Guyana.
The first instance of the revised criterion applied in an ICC event promises to stir debate, with India standing to gain from a situation beyond their or the game’s governing body’s hands.
