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Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will be going one-on-one against Rashid Khan's Afghanistan in match 43 of the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, on June 20 (Thursday). This is also the first Super 8 game for the Men in Blue side. The fans are extremely thrilled for this clash and has their eyes on this match but are also worried that rain and bad weather might play spoilsport during the match proceedings. Both teams will try to start their Super 8 campaign with a win. This will also be India's first game in this mega tournament which they will play on the Caribbean soil.
Barbados weather forecast
The Barbados weather forecast predicts does not predict a lot of rain. The precipitation chances will only go up to 20 percent, so there are very slight chances of it playing spoilsport. Earlier, a couple of games were abandoned due to rain as well but hopefully, that won't be the sight during today's game and the match can proceed and have a result with only a few interruptions expected. If rain causes a washout both teams will have to share a point.
Will there be a reserve day?
In case persistent rain does not allow the match to proceed in the allotted time and causes a washout. As per the rules, there are no reserve days available for the clashes in the Super 8 stages. In case of a potential washout both teams will have to share a point. As semi-final spots are on the line in this round of competition, each win and game is extremely crucial, even a single loss or washout can affect a team's qualification chances.
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