When discussing the different PCs used in the two semifinals, Mike Atherton highlights the differences between the T20 playing conditions (PCs) used for the first and second matches. The India-England game has been given more time by the International Cricket Council (ICC) so that it can be finished on Thursday, as was reported on May 14. To prevent the victor of the second Semifinal from having a play-travel-play schedule with the final set for Saturday, there will be a “no reserve day” for that match. However, there is a different rule for the first Semifinal.
“There is also additional time available to ensure the completion of all knockout fixtures at the semifinal and final stage of the event,” the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated. “Both semifinals have a total of 250 minutes of extra time available; the first Semifinal on June 26 is set to have 60 minutes open at the conclusion of play, with an additional 190 minutes available on June 27. While the final on June 29 has a reserve day on June 30, the second Semifinal on June 27 has an extra 250 minutes available on the scheduled day.”
The statement’s fundamental facts are that the South Africa vs. Afghanistan first semifinal, set for 8:30 PM local time on Wednesday, can be postponed until Thursday afternoon, following the conclusion of the India semifinal, or it can be prolonged by an hour. On the other hand, both semifinals might be played simultaneously if rain interferes with the India match in Georgetown.
According to the pertinent rule, “190 minutes will be the total additional T20 playing conditions time for the semifinal one reserve day.” Thus, extra time will be lost in overs if play is postponed until the first day. The Semifinal two days will have a maximum of 250 minutes, with no reserve day.”
India captain Rohit Sharma responded, “We don’t know what’s going to happen,” when questioned about it. My only concern is that we have a charter flight if the game continues until a rather late hour. That flight might not make it, but that’s okay.”
In addition, the semifinal regulations stipulate that for a game to be considered a match, each team must play at least ten overs. The PCs’ Appendix G states:
To get a result on that day, the umpires will use the extra available time and, if needed, shorten the number of overs if play is interrupted on the scheduled day.
“The umpires will try to maximize play on the scheduled day of the match in order to achieve a result on that day, as if there was no Reserve Day available, when making decisions regarding the ground, weather, and light.”
“For a result to be obtained, every team must bat for at least ten (10) overs. Play will be abandoned for the day, and the Reserve Day will be utilized to finish or repeat the match if it has not been restarted by the deadline for bowling the required amount of overs to produce a result on the scheduled day.
T20 Playing Conditions ; Additionally, the PCs state that if India advances to the semifinals, they will play in Guyana. This has yet to go over well with English experts, who claim that their team was forced to wait for the conclusion of the India-Australia match to find out where they would play.
If a match cannot be played in Guyana, India will advance to the championship game by winning their group. However, the finalists will be crowned joint victors if the final suffers the same fate of abandonment. Below are the pertinent clauses:
16.10.7 Quarterfinal
- a) Should a tie in the Semifinal, the teams will play a Super Over to decide who advances to the Final. Please refer to Appendix F and clause 16.3.1.2.
- b) The team that placed first in its Second Round Group advances to the Final if, after a draw, bad weather prevents the Super Over from being played, the match is called off, or there is no outcome.
16.10.8 Complete
- a) Should a tie in the championship, the teams will play a Super Over to decide who wins.
- b) The teams will be proclaimed joint champions if, after a draw, bad weather prevents the Super Over from taking place, the game is abandoned, or there is no outcome.
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