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The upcoming India vs Australia match in the T20 World Cup 2024 Group 1 Super 8 stage at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, holds significant implications for one of these teams securing a semi-final berth before Afghanistan faces Bangladesh. However, uncertainties loom large over whether the match will even take place due to uncertain weather conditions forecasted for game day.
A victory for India against Australia would guarantee them a spot in the semi-finals as table-toppers. Conversely, a win for Australia would keep their semi-final hopes alive, pending the outcome of the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match. Australia must secure a win against India to stay in contention, as a loss would severely dent their chances. The looming threat of heavy rain in St Lucia adds to the complexity, particularly unsettling for Australia as they prepare for this crucial fixture.
What will happen if IND vs AUS is washed out?
There’s a 51 percent chance of rain forecasted at 10 AM local time, just half an hour before the match begins. A washout would unfavorably impact Australia, resulting in both teams, India and Australia, splitting points (one each). India, with 5 points, would secure a semi-final berth, whereas Australia would remain at 3 points. In such a scenario, Afghanistan’s path to the semi-finals would be straightforward: a win against Bangladesh guarantees their spot, without any consideration for Net Run Rate (NRR).
If Afghanistan defeats Bangladesh, they would accumulate four points, joining India in the semi-finals. Alternatively, if rain disrupts the match and Bangladesh manages to defeat Afghanistan, Australia’s only route to the semi-finals would be secured. This outcome would leave Bangladesh and Afghanistan tied at two points each, with India (5 points) and Australia (3 points) advancing to the semi-finals.
Super 8 matches do not have a reserve day scheduled. However, there is a reserve day for the first semi-final, whereas the second semi-final, scheduled for Guyana, does not have a reserve day allocated.
