IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final – What Happens If The Match Gets Washed Out ?
The stage is set for a monumental clash! The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final promises an electrifying showdown between cricketing giants India and South Africa. But what happens if rain throws a curveball, threatening to wash out this highly anticipated match? Don’t worry, cricket fans, we’ve got you covered! This blog delves deep into the official ICC playing conditions, outlining the various scenarios that could unfold in case of a rain-affected final.
Reduced Overs and Reserve Day: The First Line of Defense
The ICC prioritizes completing the match on the designated day itself. If rain disrupts play, the match officials will try their best to ensure a result within the allocated time. This may involve:
- Reduced Overs: The match will resume with a reduced number of overs for each side, ensuring a minimum of 10 overs are bowled to the team batting second (unless a result is achieved earlier).
- Extended Playing Time: An additional 190 minutes can be added to the designated match duration to accommodate any delays caused by rain.
Heading into the Reserve Day: A Second Chance for Glory
If a result cannot be achieved on the original day despite reduced overs and extended playing time, the ICC has a designated reserve day. This reserve day acts as a safety net, ensuring a champion is crowned even if rain disrupts the initial match.
Super Over: The Ultimate Tie-Breaker
Should the final end in a tie on the reserve day, the ultimate decider comes into play – the Super Over. Each team nominates three batsmen and a bowler for a thrilling head-to-head battle. The team with the highest score in the Super Over wins the World Cup.
Joint Champions: A Bittersweet Resolution
However, if even the Super Over is incomplete due to rain, or neither team emerges victorious on the reserve day, the match is declared a “no result.” In this scenario, the ICC playing conditions dictate that both India and South Africa would be declared joint winners of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. This would be a historic moment, with both teams sharing the coveted trophy.
To Summarize:
- If rain interrupts play or there is a delay during the match, the game can be completed using an additional 190 minutes. A minimum of 10 overs must be bowled to the side batting second for the match to constitute a valid result, unless a result is achieved earlier.
- If both teams do not get a chance to play a minimum of 10 overs each, then the match will be moved to the reserve day on Sunday, June 30.
- The reserve day will be used to complete the match from where it left off on the scheduled day. Efforts will be made to complete the match with reduced overs if necessary.
- If the reserve day is also washed out and no result is possible, then as per ICC playing conditions, the teams will compete in a Super Over to determine the winner. However, if the Super Over cannot take place, the match will be declared a no result and both India and South Africa will be declared joint winners of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Embrace the Drama: A Final Note
The prospect of a rain-affected final adds a layer of drama and anticipation to the already high-octane ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final. Whether it’s a thrilling finish under reduced overs, a nail-biting Super Over, or a historic joint win, one thing’s for sure – the India vs South Africa clash promises to be an unforgettable cricketing spectacle!
