IND vs AFG: The group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, led by the USA, will culminate with the West Indies facing Afghanistan on Tuesday, June 18. In Florida, three matches have already been canceled due to rain, raising concerns about the weather’s impact on the upcoming Super 8 matches.
The West Indies will host all the Super 8 matches(IND vs AFG), semi-finals, and the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Venues in Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Vincent will see 12 Super 8 matches, with rain forecasts threatening nearly all of them.
So far in the T20 World Cup 2024, five matches have been disrupted by rain, including four that were completely washed out.
IND vs AFG Match details
Match: IND vs AFG
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 20:00 IST
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Rain Chances at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua:
On June 15, the England vs Namibia match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua(T20 World Cup 2024) experienced a delayed start of about four hours due to a wet outfield, despite no rain. The stadium is set to host four Super 8 fixtures, each facing a 20-25% chance of rain.
Rain Forecast for Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados:
In addition to hosting the T20 World Cup 2024 final, Kensington Oval will see three Super 8 matches. Rain is likely to disrupt two of these matches, though the match between India and Afghanistan on June 20 has a relatively low rain chance of 10-20%. The T20 World Cup 2024 final, set for June 29, could also face potential rain interruptions.
Rain Forecast for Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St. Lucia:
Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia(IND vs AFG) will feature three Super 8 matches, including the highly anticipated India vs. Australia game on June 24. The weather looks favorable for the matches involving England against West Indies and South Africa on June 20 and 21. However, there is a concerning 50% chance of rain for the India vs. Australia clash on June 24.
What is a Reserve day?
A reserve day is an extra day allocated for the semi-finals and final of a tournament to ensure the match can be completed if weather conditions prevent the minimum number of overs from being bowled on the scheduled day. Should the match extend to the reserve day, the tickets issued for the original day will still be valid.
Where are the semi-finals and finals being played?
- Semi-final 1 will be played on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Semi-final 2 will be played on Thursday 27 June 2024 at the Guyana National Stadium, Georgetown in Guyana.
- The final will be played on Saturday 29 June 2024 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados. There will be a reserve day for the semi-final matches and the final.
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