Forecast of rain in Guyana during the T20 World Cup semi-final match between India and England has put the crucial game in jeopardy.
Rain has been predicted in Guyana from morning to 4 pm on June 27. There is no reserve day for the scheduled semi-finals, but the International Cricket Council
(ICC) has allowed 250 minutes of extra time for the semi-final match. India will qualify for the final in case of a washout based on its first-place finish in Super 8 Group.
The ICC held India’s semi-final in Guyana keeping in mind the Indian market. The match will start at 7:30 am local time, which is 7:30 pm in India.
The official time of the match is 10:30 am to 1:40 pm, but due to rain, the game will continue till 5:50 pm in extra time.
However, there is a reserve day for the first semi-final in Trinidad, which will have 60 minutes of extra time on the scheduled day for the semi-final. Only 190 minutes will be allowed on the reserve day, and there will be no additional time.