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Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik shared a significant update regarding the weather forecast for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final clash between India and England. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 27th, at Providence Stadium in Guyana.
There is a high likelihood that the India vs England match could be affected by rain. The weather conditions in Guyana are currently unfavorable, with consistent predictions of showers throughout the day. Both teams are eager to play and secure their spot in the semi-finals amidst the weather uncertainties.
Concerns about the weather have been prevalent among fans and commentators alike. Dinesh Karthik, who is part of the commentary panel and present in Guyana, provided an update on the situation. In his initial update, he shared a photo of the ground, mentioning that he encountered heavy rain on his way to the venue, but there were also glimpses of the sun trying to break through.
Karthik took to Twitter to communicate the situation to his followers, indicating the unpredictability of the weather and its potential impact on the crucial match between India and England.
“Not so good at the moment 😞 Rained heavily when we were on our way and it’s drizzling now But the good news is, the. Sun is peeping out.”
“I started with bad news, but here’s some good news now Sun is out and covers are being removed How QUICK was that.”Â
The upcoming clash between India and England marks a rematch of the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final. Captained by Rohit Sharma, India seeks redemption following their decisive 10-wicket loss to Jos Buttler’s England, who later clinched the tournament title.
In the event that the India vs England match is completely washed out, India will progress to the final by virtue of having accumulated more points than England during the Super 8 stage. The winner of this semi-final will face South Africa, who secured their spot by defeating Afghanistan in the other semi-final.
According to recent reports on ESPNCricinfo, if rain delays the match, overs will be lost starting from 12:10 AM IST. The reports also indicate that the cut-off time for starting a 10-over match in the India vs England semi-final is set at 1:44 AM IST.
