IND vs AFG: The group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 i.e. the USA-led match will end with the West Indies vs Afghanistan match on Tuesday, June 18. So far, three matches have been abandoned due to rain in Florida and the threat of rain looms over the upcoming Super 8 matches.
All the Super 8 matches, semi-finals and final of the T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by the West Indies. 12 Super 8 matches will be played on grounds in Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua and St Vincent, with rain expected in almost all of them.
IND vs AFG Match details
Match: IND vs AFG
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 20:00 IST
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Rain has affected five matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, with four matches being washed out.
Rain expected at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados:
Apart from the T20 World Cup 2024 final, three Super 8 matches will be played in Barbados. Rain might hamper two Super 8 matches at this ground, except for the India vs Afghanistan match on June 20, which has a 10-20% chance of rain. The T20 World Cup final match on June 29 might also be affected by rain.
Chance of rain at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia:
Three Super 8 matches will be played at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, including the India vs Australia match on June 24. Weather conditions look favourable for England’s matches against West Indies and South Africa on June 20 and 21, but the forecast for June 24 is not promising. There is currently a 50% chance of rain in the India vs Australia match.
Chance of rain at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua:
The England vs Namibia match on June 15 has already been affected by rain, which led to a delay of almost four hours due to the outfield being wet despite no rain. Four Super 8 matches are scheduled to be held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, with a 20-25% chance of rain in each match.
Chance of rain at Arnos Vale Stadium in Arnos Vale near Kingstown, St Vincent:
The Arnos Vale ground in Kingstown will host two Super 8 matches. While rain has not affected group games at this venue, the weather forecast looks unfavorable for the Super 8 matches. There is a 52% chance of rain for the Australia vs Afghanistan match on June 23. If the match is washed out, it could significantly impact the Super 8 Group 1 standings.
Where are the semi-finals and finals being played?
- Semi-final 1 will be played on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Semi-final 2 will be played on Thursday 27 June 2024 at the Guyana National Stadium, Georgetown in Guyana.
- The final will be played on Saturday 29 June 2024 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados. There will be a reserve day for the semi-final matches and the final.
What is a reserve day?
It is an additional day set aside for the semi-finals and final where the match can continue if the minimum number of overs cannot be completed on the scheduled day due to weather. If a match goes to the reserve day, tickets for the originally scheduled day will remain valid.
Also Read: IND vs AFG Afghanistan will Take on Team India in Super 8, India has a Problem with these 2 Players