Twenty20 World Cup: India to play semifinal in Guyana if they reach last-four stage
The Hindu
India's T20 World Cup semifinal schedule and reserve day details for the final in Barbados on June 29.
India will play the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on June 27 if the cricketing giants reach the last four stage of the competition.
As per ICC's playing conditions for the showpiece in the USA and Caribbean, reserve day is only kept for the final in Barbados on June 29.
"If India qualifies for the semifinals, they will play in the second semifinal scheduled for Guyana on the 27 June 2024," stated the playing conditions.
The decision on scheduling has been taken considering the timing of the semifinals in Trinidad and Guyana. The first semifinal in Trinidad on June 26 is a night affair while the knock-out game in Guyana is a day game, more suited for the Indian TV audience.
The second semifinal will start at 8.30 PM IST and will have an added time of 250 minutes if the game is impacted by weather. The added time for the first semifinal will be applied over two days.
"The Final on June 29 will have a reserve day on June 30. The semifinals will each have additional time added in order to complete the match which will total 250 minutes.
"For the first semifinal on June 26, 60 minutes will be available at the end of the day’s play with the remaining 190 minutes scheduled for 2 pm on June 27.
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