India vs. South Africa in the T20 World Cup Final: Rain Threat, Extra Time, Reserve Day, Chokers, and Everything You Need to Know

Priya Verma

theindiaprint|29-06-2024

Then there were two. South Africa and India. There are two undefeated teams in the 2024 T20 World Cup vying for the trophy. It seems appropriate, doesn’t it? Particularly so, given that these two sides are now experiencing an ICC championship drought that they brought on themselves.

After putting their respective opponents to the test in the first two rounds, the two opponents easily defeated them in the two semi-finals to set up a final meeting. Here is all the information you need to prepare for the titanic showdown that will take place in Barbados.

When’s the T20 World Cup final between South Africa and India?

That is scheduled for this coming Saturday, June 29.

Where will the championship game be held?

The winner will be chosen at Barbados’ Kensington Oval.

Are there any worries about injuries?

Not at this time.

The rain stopped the second semifinal. Does the final have a risk of raining as well?

Yes, rain is expected to fall throughout the game. There is now a 29% possibility of rain at the toss time (10 am local time), and by 1 pm local time, that likelihood has increased to 51%.

What happens in the event of a delay?

In order to finish the match on Saturday, the ICC has allowed 190 minutes of additional time. However, each side must bat for at least 10 overs in order for there to be a game.

Is the final scheduled for a reserve day?

Yes, Sunday, June 30, is the reserve day. Should the competition have started on Saturday, it will pick up where it left off. However, the reserve day will only be used if the weather prevents a 10-overs-a-side match.

What happens if Sunday also sees rain?

Rain is also predicted for Sunday. One more time, another 190 minutes to finish the contest.

In the event that a result cannot be obtained, the teams will be deemed joint victors.

When did South Africa last win an ICC trophy?

In 1998, South Africa won the ICC KnockOut Trophy, which was subsequently renamed the Champions Trophy. It was their lone international championship.

When did India last win an ICC trophy?

The Champions Trophy was the final ICC trophy that India won in 2013.

How many T20 World Cup meetings have these two sides had?

Six. South Africa has won two of these matches, while India has won four.

South Africa won by five wickets in the 2022 edition in Australia, the last time such a match occurred.

Between these two teams, how many T20 World Cups?

One: When the competition was first called the World T20 in South Africa, India took home the championship.

Has SA participated in a T20 World Cup Final before?

Never. They have never advanced this far in a World Cup competition before, in fact.

How many times has India participated in the T20 World Cup finals?

like the third edition that is in use right now. When they defeated Pakistan in 2007, they advanced to the championship match for the first time.

The second occasion came when they were defeated by Sri Lanka in 2014.

Path to the T20 World Cup Final for South Africa

June 3: Six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka
June 8: 4 wicket victory against the Netherlands
June 10: Won 4 runs vs Bangladesh
June 14: One-run victory over Nepal
Super 8

June 19: USA was defeated by 18 runs.
June 21: England was defeated by 7 runs.
June 23: West Indies lost by three wickets.
First semifinal

June 26: A nine-wicket victory against Afghanistan
India’s Path to the Final of the T20 World Cup

June 5: Ireland was defeated by 8 wickets.
June 09: Six-run victory against Pakistan
June 12: USA lost by seven wickets.
June 15: Canada match called off because of a flooded outfield
Super 8

June 20: A 47-run victory against Afghanistan
June 22: A 50-run victory against Bangladesh
June 24: Australia was defeated by 24 runs.
Second semifinal

June 27: England was defeated by 68 runs.

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