IND vs SA T20 WC 2024 Final Rain Rules: What If India vs South Africa Final Match Is Washed Out?
IND vs SA T20 WC 2024 Final Rain Rules: India (IND) are set to play against South Africa (SA) in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on June 29 (Saturday) at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados. The stakes are high as both sides eagerly eye the prestigious title. India aim to end their decade-long wait for an ICC Championship title, while South Africa seek their first-ever ICC World Cup title, having finally broken their semifinal jinx. However, the weather remains a concern heading into the title clash of the marquee event and it has already impacted many games in the USA and the Caribbean. Will it also affect the final?
However, to fans' relief, there is an extra provision for the India vs South Africa Final final. Here is all you need to know about the T20 World Cup 2024 final rain rules:
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What Happens if IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final Is Washed Out?
If rain disrupts play, the match can utilise an additional 190 minutes to try to complete it. To complete a match in the knockout stages, a minimum of 10 overs must be bowled to the team batting second, unless a result is achieved earlier. If both teams do not get to play a minimum of 10 overs each, the match will be moved to the reserve day, which has specific conditions for its use.
Is There A Reserve Day For IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final & When Is It?
Yes, the final in Barbados has a reserve day scheduled for June 30 (Sunday), similar to the first semifinal in Trinidad. Specific rules apply if the reserve day is needed due to a washout on the scheduled match day.
What Are Rules For T20 WC 2024 Final & When Will It Be Used?
An additional 190 minutes are allocated to complete the match on the scheduled day. If no result is possible within this time, the reserve day will be used.
According to ICC's playing conditions, every effort will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs. The match will only be moved to the reserve day if the minimum number of overs required to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day.
If the match starts on the scheduled day but is interrupted and overs are reduced, the match will resume on the reserve day from the point where it stopped.