Rain Threat Looms Over T20 World Cup Semifinals, India-England Match Vulnerable

The T20 World Cup semifinals face a significant weather threat, with the second semifinal between India and England in Guyana particularly vulnerable. Unlike the first semifinal between South Africa and Afghanistan, which has a reserve day, the India-England match does not.

This discrepancy stems from the timing of the matches. The South Africa-Afghanistan game is a day-night affair, allowing for a reserve day if rain interrupts play. However, the India-England semifinal is a day match, and the travel day for the finalists on June 28 precludes a reserve day.

To accommodate potential rain delays, the second semifinal has been allocated an additional four hours. However, if rain forces the abandonment of the match, the team that finished higher in the Super 8s will advance to the final.

According to weather forecasts, there is an 88% chance of rain and an 18% chance of thunderstorms in Guyana on Thursday morning. If rain disrupts play, the umpires will have eight hours to complete the match.

In the event that both semifinals are abandoned due to rain, India and South Africa, the top finishers in their respective groups, will advance to the title clash.

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