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The culmination of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is set with India and South Africa squaring off in the final showdown. The highly anticipated IND vs SA clash will unfold in Barbados on Saturday, July 29.
Leading the charge for India in this prestigious final is Rohit Sharma, while Aiden Markram captains the South African team in the tournament. Ahead of this pivotal match, here’s a detailed update on the weather conditions and pitch assessment for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final…
IND vs SA Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Barbados– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Final
IND vs SA Weather Report Of Barbados
The upcoming India vs South Africa match is scheduled to take place in Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday, June 29. Bridgetown, the capital city of Barbados, will experience daytime temperatures around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C.
Weather forecasts indicate sunny skies for the majority of the day, though thunderstorms are expected to develop. There is a 70% chance of rain during the daytime, with the possibility of scattered showers lingering into the night, where the chance of rain decreases to 38%. Humidity levels are anticipated to be around 80% during the day and slightly higher at 85% during the night.
These conditions highlight the potential for variable weather patterns during the match, emphasizing the importance of adaptability for both teams in the ICC T20 World Cup final.
IND vs SA Pitch Analysis
Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados is renowned for its high-scoring T20 matches, hosting 50 such games to date. Teams batting first have triumphed in 31 encounters, while those batting second have clinched victory in 16 matches. The stadium’s dynamics favor chasing teams, with an average first innings score of 138 and a slightly lower average of 125 for the second innings. The record for the highest total at Kensington Oval stands at 224/5, achieved by West Indies against England. Additionally, West Indies once successfully chased down a target of 172 runs at this iconic venue. In the recent T20 World Cup 2024 match, England achieved a convincing 10-wicket victory over USA after chasing down a modest target of 117 runs.
Weather Impact
The T20 World Cup 2024 final between IND and SA is scheduled for the morning in Barbados local time. Weather forecasts indicate a high probability of rain at 70% during that early period, which could potentially disrupt the match. As the day progresses towards evening, the likelihood of rain decreases significantly to 38%. Until 2 PM, the chances of precipitation remain above 50%, gradually reducing thereafter. These conditions suggest that the match may face rain delays or interruptions earlier in the day, with improved conditions expected as it moves closer to nighttime.
Conclusion
The pitch is good scoring but due to rain, 160-180 will be considered as a good total. Teams batting first will have the advantage of bowling while teams batting second will have the advantage of DLS target. Hence, teams might pick their toss according to the weather.
