The second semifinal between India and England in the T20 World Cup 2024 is under threat of getting washed out due to the heavy rain forecast in Guyana on Thursday.
The match will start 10.30 am local time on June 27 but the weather forecast from AccuWeather reveals there is 90% chance of rain.
No Reserve Day for SF2
The weather will remain overcast throughout the clash which doesn't even have a 'Reserve Day' due to the 1-day gap with the final on June 29.
Instead, 250 minutes will be added to the scheduled time if rain interrupts play.
That won't be the case in the first semifinal between South Africa and Afghanistan, which will be played from 8.30 pm local time in Tarouba.
Since this match will start 14 hours prior to the second semifinal, the organisers have enough time to squeeze in a reserve day.
Washout or No Result Scenarios:
If both the semifinals are washed out, or no result is possible due to any natural reason, then the team which qualified higher in their Group will reach the final. India topped Group I while South Africa topped Group 2 in the Super 8s.
Between South Africa and Afghanistan, the Proteas will go through to the final if their match against Afghanistan is washed out.
If the same happens in the second semifinal later on Thursday, then India will advance and the defending champions will be knocked out in the last-4.
The final match on June 29 will also have a Reserve Day with the same rules that are applicable for Semifinal 1.
