The 2024 ICC men’s T20 World Cup has been a thrilling journey filled with high-stakes matches. The final showdown between India and South Africa is set to take place at the Kensington Oval, Barbados on Saturday, June 29.
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This tournament, featuring 20 teams for the first time, has seen its fair share of surprises. While powerhouse teams like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand were eliminated early on, Afghanistan made history by reaching the semifinals for the first time.
South Africa and India secured their spots in the final by defeating Afghanistan and England, respectively. As the final approaches, the possibility of rain impacting the game looms large, given the previous interruptions in the tournament.
The Sporting News explores the potential need for a reserve day in case of adverse weather conditions.
What is a reserve day?
A reserve day allows for the completion of a match on the following day if it is affected by rain on the scheduled day. This ensures fairness for both players and fans, especially in knockout matches.
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When is the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Final?
The final of the 2024 ICC men’s T20 World Cup is set for June 29, 2024. The semi-finals will precede the final on June 26th and 27th.
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Where is the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Final?
The Kensington Oval Stadium in Barbados will host the final to crown the new champions of the tournament.
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Is there a reserve day for the final?
Fortunately, there is a reserve day scheduled for the final to ensure a fair conclusion to the tournament. England aims to defend their 2022 title and potentially make history by becoming the first team to win back-to-back championships in T20 cricket.
The reserve day for the final is Sunday, June 30, 2024.