T20 World Cup: Should India advance to the semifinals, they would face Guyana. If India makes it to the last four phases of the game, they will play in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup on June 27 in Guyana.
The reserve day is reserved for the June 29 final in Barbados, per the ICC’s playing regulations for the showcase in the USA and Caribbean. “If India qualifies for the semi-finals, they will play in the second semi-final scheduled for Guyana on the 27 June 2024,” said the terms of play.
The date of the semifinals in Trinidad and Guyana has been taken into consideration when making the scheduling decision. The knockout game in Guyana is a day game more suited for the Indian TV audience, whereas the first semifinal in Trinidad takes place at night on June 26.
If inclement weather affects the game, the second semifinal will commence at 8.30 PM IST and run an additional 250 minutes. The extra time will be used over the course of two days for the first semifinal.
“On June 30, there will be a reserve day for the Final on June 29. The match will be completed in 250 minutes, with extra time added for each of the semi-finals.After play concludes on June 26, 60 minutes will be available for the first semi-final; the remaining 190 minutes are slated for June 27 at 2:00 pm.
“Whilst the additional 250 minutes for the second semi-final scheduled on 27 June will be utilised if needed through extended playing hours on the scheduled day,” in accordance with the playing circumstances.
India’s goal will be to capture the elusive ICC trophy. They will play their opening match in New York on June 5 against Ireland, and on June 9 they will play their bitter rivals Pakistan in the same location.
