Except for the rain interruption during the powerplay of the Indian innings, there was no interruption during the game. It was an exciting game for the fans and in the end India prevailed. Fans could enjoy a full forty over action, which is a good thing. St Lucia weather remained clear for enough time for the game to start on time too. With this win, India qualified for the semifinal. Australia will now have to depend on other results.
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Rain Stays Away At St Lucia As India Secure Comprehensive 24-Run Victory Over Australia; Secure Qualification to Semifinal
The Indian national cricket team will meet the Australian national cricket team in what is expected to be a fascinating contest in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8. But there's a good chance that rain plays spoilsport. Read below to get the Gros Islet, St Lucia live weather updates.
24 Jun, 20:39 (IST)
Thankfully the rain was a passing shower. It was a drizzle which got slightly heavier but soon the rain stopped with the sun coming out. Not much time lost and the players are back on the field and the match restarted without any overs lost.
24 Jun, 20:25 (IST)
Not the best news for the fans. As Rohit Sharma was going berserk against the Australian bowlers, a drizzle sets in and it is heavy enough to send the players back into the dressing room as the covers come in place. Fans will hope it is a passing shower and they can see more action soon.
24 Jun, 19:44 (IST)
The toss takes place in time as both captains walk out with the others warming up. The outfield looks fine as there has been no rain for the past two hours. The sun is out and weather is like. Dinesh Karthik shared live visuals from the ground.
24 Jun, 19:08 (IST)
More good news for the fans as just ahead of the toss, the live visuals shared by the journalists covering the match are positive as the weather still remains clear with the sun out and the outfield also looks good as of now with a timely start on the cards.
24 Jun, 18:25 (IST)
More good news for the fans, the weather is clear with only one hour to go for the toss. The ground is getting ready for a timely start. No further rain has interrupted and the sun is out as of now. Hopefully fans can get to watch a full and exciting game with out any rain threat.
24 Jun, 17:32 (IST)
More good news for the fans as the rain has not returned with the sun coming out and weather remains clear. With a little over two hours to go till the toss the grounstaff are continuously working with the super soppers to get the ground to shape so that the match can be started on time.
24 Jun, 16:43 (IST)
Good news for the fans for the time being as finally after hours of staying gloomy and persistent rains, the sky has cleared out and the sun is shining bright. The live visuals are positive and fans will hope that the weather stays that way and hopefully they can get some action.
24 Jun, 16:14 (IST)
Things are not looking good at St Lucia ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash between India and Australia as journalists covering the competition share live visuals from the venue and it is still raining at the region with a little over four hours ahead of the match. Fans are expecting some action and hopefully the groundstaff can prepare the ground if the rain stops.
24 Jun, 15:52 (IST)
The current weather forecast in St Lucia marks rain and overcast conditions. There are chances more rain during the IND vs AUS T20 World Cup 2024 match.
24 Jun, 13:50 (IST)
There was a rain forecast alright and a heavy downpour lashed the Caribbean island a day before the India vs Australia contest, which has further cast a big threat of rain on this match.
24 Jun, 12:34 (IST)
As stated before, there remains a big rain threat which hovers over this match. The IND vs AUS match is set to start at 10:30 am local time and as per Weather.com, the conditions would be mostly cloudy at the time of the game. It is likely to remain that way for the entirety of the match and can even get worse. There's also a rain forecast at 8 am local time and it is expected to stop before the match gets underway. For the uninitiated, Australia need to win this match to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
Expected weather in St Lucia at the time of IND vs AUS match (Source; Weather.com)
24 Jun, 11:44 (IST)
India take on Australia in a high-voltage contest in the Super Eight stage of ICC T20 World Cup 2024. There's a big rain threat which looms over this contest. Meanwhile, you can check St Lucia live weather updates here
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Gros Islet, St Lucia Weather Updates: The race for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals is heating up big time and fans will witness two of the biggest teams in the tournament in India and Australia go up against each other in a crucial Super Eight match on Monday, June 24. An India vs Australia showdown, irrespective of the competition, is an absolute must-watch, and this match, too, promises to be as exciting and fascinating as the others which these two teams have played out in the T20 World Cup over the years. India are in an advantageous position when it comes to Group 1 standings and will qualify for the semifinals if they beat Australia. Mitchell Marsh and his men, on the other hand, need to beat India at any cost if they are to go through to the last four. If the semifinal scenario is kept aside, this match is also about India seeking redemption for a loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final last year in Ahmedabad. The India vs Australia match starts at 8:00 pm IST (Indian Standard Time, which is 10:30 am local time in St Lucia). St Lucia Weather and Rain Forecast: What Happens if India vs Australia is Washed Out? Which Team Will Qualify for Semi-Final From Group 1 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8?
Unfortunately, there remains a major rain threat which looms large in this contest. The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, will host this blockbuster encounter, but there's a good chance that downpour plays spoilsport. The weather, in the past few days, has not been good, with rain battering the area. And the forecast is also not very good at the time of the India vs Australia match. There's a significant chance of rain hampering proceedings in the match, the start of which might also be delayed. You can check out the St Lucia live weather updates below. ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals Schedule in IST: Know Who Plays Whom in Last Four of Men's T20WC.
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So what happens if there's a washout? Which team goes through to the semifinal? If rain washes out the India vs Australia match, then the Men in Blue will progress to the semifinals as points will be shared by the two sides. India, with four points in the kitty, will move to the semis with five points while Australia will finish with three. That would leave Australia's fate hanging in the balance. If Afghanistan manage to beat Bangladesh, then Australia will be knocked out.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 24, 2024 11:34 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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