Gerhard Erasmus-led Namibia cricket team will be going one-on-one against Jos Buttler's England in match 34 of the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, on June 15 (Saturday). This is the final and must-win Group game for the former two-time champions. However, a rain threat is looming large in this fateful match for the English and Scottish sides. If rain plays spoilsport, it won't be the news that Buttler and company would be hoping for.
Antigua weather forecast
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The Antigua weather forecast predicts heavy and persistent rain and it is not the news that the England team and its fans would be hoping for. The precipitation chances go up to 30 percent which can be really bothering for the England team. Earlier, Scotland vs England, Sri Lanka vs Nepal, and USA vs Ireland games were abandoned due to rain as well. Hopefully, this won't be the sight during today's game and the match can proceed and have a result even with a few interruptions. If rain causes a potential washout both teams will have to share a point.
Can England still qualify for Super 8 if rain causes a washout?
Three matches have already been abandoned due to rain as well. However, if a similar sight is witnessed during today's game and the match can't proceed and there's no result. Then both the England and Namibia will have to share a point in case of a potential washout. However, this will send Scotland straight away to the Super 8 stage and end England's chances to reach the next round. As SCO already have five points, even a washout point will not raise England's tally to a total of five points. They can only reach five points at best if everything goes their way, so they will be praying the rain gods to let the match proceed without any disruption.
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