The Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup 2024 is reaching its climax with several critical matches yet to be decided. Among these, the India vs Australia fixture stands out as a must-win encounter for both teams aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
However, the unpredictability of weather looms large over this crucial match, raising the question: what happens if rain washes out the India vs Australia game?
Scheduled to be played at St. Lucia, the India vs Australia match is the final game in the Super 8 stage for both teams. India, currently leading the group with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of +2.425, holds a strategic advantage.
Australia, on the other hand, has two points and an NRR of +0.223, making this match a do-or-die situation for them. The outcome of this match will not only determine their fate but also influence the standings of the other teams in the group, namely Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
What happens if India vs Australia is washed out today?
If the India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match in St. Lucia is washed out due to rain:
Both India and Australia will get one point each. This will take India’s points tally to 5 in 3 matches, which will be enough for them to qualify for the semifinals as the top team in their group.
For Australia, the washout will leave them with 3 points from 3 matches. Their qualification will then depend on the result of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match.
If Afghanistan beats Bangladesh, they will go through to the semifinals alongside India from this group. If Bangladesh beats Afghanistan, then Australia will qualify for the semifinals as the second team from the group.
There are no reserve days for Super 8 matches in the T20 World Cup, so a complete washout will result in the points being shared between India and Australia.
A washout will confirm India’s semifinal spot, while Australia’s qualification will hinge on the outcome of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match. If Afghanistan win, they will join India in the semifinals, but if Bangladesh win, Australia will progress as the second team from the group.
IND vs AUS Super 8: Weather Prediction for St. Lucia
The match is slated for June 24 at 8 PM IST (10:30 AM local time in St. Lucia). The weather forecast indicates potential thunderstorms in the morning, with conditions expected to improve as the day progresses.
The match-time weather prediction shows a low probability of rain, around 14%, but the tropical climate of St. Lucia can be unpredictable.
T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-final: No Reserve Day Provision
A critical aspect of the Super 8 matches is the absence of a reserve day. The ICC has allocated reserve days only for the semi-finals and the final of the tournament.
This means any weather disruptions during the Super 8 stage directly influence the match outcomes without any provision for rescheduling.
