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Explained: Why There Is No Reserve Day For India-England Semi-Final Despite South Africa's Clash Having One

While revenge will be on India's mind as the two teams clashed against each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final in Adeliade. Why Is There No Reserve Day For India-England ? On the other hand, the first semi-final will place on Wendesday (July 26) giving teams the chance for a reserve day on Thursday. If there is a situation in which the game does not see a result, India holds the advantage over England. Talking about the two teams, India is unbeaten in the tournament so far, with six games in seven matches and one washout against Canada.

India-England T20 WC 2022 clash does not have a reserve day Photo : ANI

KEY HIGHLIGHTS India will face England on July 27

South Africa are playing either Afghanistan, Australia, or Bangladesh

India-England does not have a reserve day

India will face England in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday (July 27) after a 29-run victory over Australia at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia. The Rohit Sharma-led side have topped Group 1 with three wins in three while England came second after a defeat to South Africa and wins over USA and West Indies.

While revenge will be on India's mind as the two teams clashed against each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final in Adeliade. The Jos Buttler-led side had handed India one of their most embarrasing defeats in history with a 10-wicket victory.

Why Is There No Reserve Day For India-England ?

A huge rain threat looms over the game as the weather in Guyana paints a worrying picture for both sides with 75% chance of rain during the game. It is worth remembering that while South Africa's clash with either Australia, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan in Trinidad has a reserve day in place, India and England do not have their luxury, with the game set to start just 48 hours before the final and an extra day not being possible as there is just one day in between the semi-final and final. On the other hand, the first semi-final will place on Wendesday (July 26) giving teams the chance for a reserve day on Thursday.

Guyana Weather Report

Guyana weather.

While the ICC has given special provision for the game, there will be no overs in the game for four hours and 10 minutes. However, the risk of it raining all day, making a result not possible, looms large over the game.

If there is a situation in which the game does not see a result, India holds the advantage over England. As group winners in the Super 8 clash, the Rohit Sharma-led team will qualify for the finals in the event of a washout.

Talking about the two teams, India is unbeaten in the tournament so far, with six games in seven matches and one washout against Canada.

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