The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals are upon us and the second clash in the last four stage will see India take on England. This clash has had a lot of buzz around it, not just because these are two in-form and top sides who will be giving it their absolute best in order to make the final, but also because of the fact that it is a repeat of the 2022 semifinal, where England had trumped India by 10 wickets and went on to win the title. As fans gear up to witness one of the biggest matches in T20 World Cup 2024, a rain threat looms large on this contest, something which can very well play spoilsport. IND vs ENG Match, Georgetown Guyana Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for India vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final Clash at Providence Stadium.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has had quite a few matches affected by rain and the downpour in Guyana threatens to play a role in the India vs England semifinal as well. India are competing in the second semifinal, despite having finished the Super Eight stage as Group 1 toppers. This is so because a pre-seeding by the ICC, keeping the Indian audience in mind. The second semifinal between India and England will be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana and it will start at 10:30 am local time (8:30 pm IST). IND vs ENG, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal: Red-Hot India Seek Revenge Against Defending Champions England.

What Happens if Rain Washes Out IND vs ENG Semifinal? Who Qualifies for Final?

Fans might be wondering what happens should rain eventually play spoilsport and wash out the India vs England match in Guyana. Should the match get called off because of rain in Guyana, India will head to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 while defending champions England will bow out. This is so because India had finished on top of their group in the Super Eight round, having won all three matches--against Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia. England, on their part, had finished second in Super Eight Group 2 standings with wins against West Indies and USA and a loss to South Africa. Chris Gaffaney, Rodney Tucker To Officiate India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal Against England.

There however, is no reserve day allocated for the India vs England T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal. This is so because the ICC wants to avoid a situation where a team has to play on back-to-back days. India's semifinal starts at 10:30 am local time and should play get washed out, then the match will have to be continued on June 28, a day before the final. The team winning this semifinal will then have to feature on back-to-back days. However, the first semifinal, between South Africa and Afghanistan, does have a reserve day as it is day-night match on June 26 (starting at 8:30 pm local time), and the contest can spill over to June 27 in case of a rain interruption.

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