Which groups are going through off and when? What are the venues and can there be any rain? Are there any reserve days? Al Jazeera explains.
After 24 days [and nights] of scintillating motion throughout the US and the West Indies, the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has lastly reached its knockout stage.
The event started with 20 groups however 16 have fallen away to the facet, leaving 4 of the most effective to battle it out for a spot within the remaining.
Right here’s what that you must know concerning the semifinals:
Which groups have certified for the semifinals?
When and the place are the T20 World Cup semifinals?
- First semifinal: Afghanistan vs South Africa on June 26, 8:30pm native time (00:30 GMT) on the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
- Second semifinal: England vs India on June 27, 10:30am native time (14:30 GMT) on the Windfall Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana
How’s the climate forecast in Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago?
Guyana: Extreme climate warnings have been issued within the Guyanese capital Georgetown, which is able to host the match, and heavy showers are forecast over the 4 days. Rain might interrupt components of the sport and will even lead to a whole washout.
Trinidad and Tobago: The primary semifinal may be affected by rain however the forecast is much less ominous, particularly within the night. Since San Fernando is internet hosting a late sport, there’s a chance of getting an uninterrupted match on Wednesday evening.
Are there any particular situations and guidelines for the semifinals?
Sure, however since each semifinals are scheduled at totally different occasions and dates, the situations are barely totally different.
Further time and reserve day for first semifinal
Because the first semifinal is an evening sport an additional 60 minutes might be added to the match time on the day the match is scheduled – Wednesday, June 26.
If the match continues to be not accomplished, it is going to be moved to a reserve day – Thursday, June 27 – and a enjoying time of 190 minutes might be allotted.
If there is no such thing as a play on the primary day, any additional delays will end in a lack of overs on the reserve day.
Because the second semifinal is scheduled for a morning begin, there is no such thing as a provision of a reserve day. Nevertheless, an extra 250 minutes have been allotted for the completion of the sport.
What occurs if a semifinal ends in a tie?
If a semifinal match ends in a tie, an excellent over might be performed to find out the winner. If that, too, ends in a tie, subsequent tremendous overs might be performed till a winner emerges.
What occurs if a semifinal is washed out?
In case of a washout, or deserted match, after the allotted further time and reserve day, the crew that completed on high of its Tremendous Eights group will advance to the ultimate.
In such a case [abandoned match], South Africa will progress from the primary semifinal and India will progress from the second semifinal.
India’s path to the semifinals
- Eight-wicket win over Eire in New York
- Six-run win over Pakistan in New York
- Seven-wicket win over USA in New York
- Match in opposition to Canada deserted (no outcome) in Florida
- 47-run win over Afghanistan in Barbados
- 50-run win over Bangladesh in Antigua
- 24-run win over Australia in Saint Lucia
England’s path to the semifinals
- Match in opposition to Scotland deserted (no outcome) in Barbados
- 36-run loss in opposition to Australia in Barbados
- Eight-wicket win over Oman in Antigua
- 41-run win over Namibia in Antigua
- Eight-wicket win over West Indies in Saint Lucia
- Seven-run loss in opposition to South Africa in Saint Lucia
- Ten-wicket win over USA in Barbados
South Africa’s path to the semifinals
- Six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in New York
- 4-wicket win over Netherlands in New York
- 4-run win over Bangladesh in New York
- One-run win over Nepal in Saint Vincent
- 18-run win over USA in Antigua
- Seven-run win over England in Saint Lucia
- Three-wicket win over West Indies in Antigua
Afghanistan’s path to the semifinals
- 125-run win over Uganda in Guyana
- 84-run win over New Zealand in Guyana
- Seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad and Tobago
- 104-run loss in opposition to West Indies in Saint Lucia
- 47-run loss in opposition to India in Barbados
- 21-run win over Australia in Saint Vincent
- Eight-run win over Bangladesh in Saint Vincent
