Providence Stadium, Guyana – AFP The much-anticipated second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 between India and England is facing a significant threat from inclement weather today. According to AccuWeather, rain is forecasted to persist throughout the day, with showers expected to intensify after 9:00 AM local time, just before the scheduled start of the match at 10:30 AM.
9:00 AM: 40% chance of rain
10:00 AM: 66% chance of rain
11:00 AM: 75% chance of rain
-12:00 PM: 49% chance of rain
1:00 PM: 34% chance of rain
2:00 PM: 34% chance of rain
3:00 PM: 40% chance of rain
While a reserve day was set aside for the first semi-final, there is none for the second one. To ensure the match can be completed, the ICC has allocated a total of 250 minutes of additional time for the semi-final, providing the ground staff ample time to prepare the pitch if the weather conditions improve.
If the game is ultimately washed out, the team that finished higher in their Super 8 group will advance to the final. This scenario favors India, who topped Super 8 Group 1 by winning all their matches. In contrast, England finished second in their group, securing two wins out of three games.
The winner of today’s semi-final between India and England will face South Africa in the final on Saturday, June 29. The Proteas secured their place in the final by defeating Afghanistan by nine wickets in the first semi-final held earlier today in Trinidad.
Cricket fans around the world are keeping a close eye on the weather in Guyana, hoping for a window of clear skies that will allow this crucial semi-final to take place.
