The toss has been delayed in the India versus England's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal at the Providence stadium in Guyana on June 27. Persistent rain has left the outfield wet which has delayed the toss, hence the start of the match. However, the covers are well in place at the stadium but the wait still continues.
The winner of this high-pressure clash will book their place in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. While India boasts an undefeated record so far, England has faced two setbacks during the tournament, even facing potential elimination earlier on. Adding to the tension, rain poses another significant threat. If bad weather forces a washout and there's no reserve day, India will automatically advance to the grand finale.
Toss Delay
The toss has been delayed due to the wet outfield. The rain has been persistent, it does return after stopping for a few minutes which is not allowing the Guyana ground staff to take off the covers. Umpires are yet to give the official time for the toss and are seen having conversations with the captains.
Check overs cut-off time
Since there's no reserve day for this crucial match, the ICC has allocated an extra 250 minutes of playing time. The match will only start losing overs after approximately 2:40 PM local time (12:10 AM IST). If it gets to that point, a 10-over-a-side game would be possible, with the cut-off time being around 4:14 PM local time (1:44 AM IST). It's important to note that these times are estimates and could change depending on the specific circumstances that unfold during the day. Fans and players alike will be anxiously watching the weather developments, hoping for a clear window to allow this high-stakes match to proceed.
Head-to-Head
India and England have faced each other 33 times in T20 Internationals with the Men in Blue winning 12 of them and 11 of them going in the English side's favour. They have also clashed four times in T20 World Cups with both teams winning two games each.
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