South Africa vs Australia semi-final: Rain stops play. Who’ll play India in final if the match is washed out?
Australia vs South Africa semi-final at Eden Gardens faces uncertainty due to Kolkata's unpredictable weather. With chances of rain at 48% on November 16, the match may spill over to the reserve day. A complete washout could favor South Africa based on ICC rules.
Australia are set to take on South Africa on November 16 at the iconic Eden Gardens. However, there's a twist in the tale – the unpredictable Kolkata weather. With both teams tied at 14 points each in the group stage, the second semi-final is more than just a game. It's a ticket to the finals against India on November 19.
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As per Weather.com, there is a 48% chance of rain in the City of Joy on November 16. Even on November 17, things do not look that joyful for those who are expecting a full match. On Friday, there is a 63% chance of rain.
ICC rules for reserve day
If the semi-final match starts on November 16 and then gets stopped, the game will continue from where it left off on the reserve day (November 17), with the same score.
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However, if no play happens at all on November 16, then a full 50-over match will start on the reserve day (November 17), if the weather allows.
What happens if the match is washed out?
The real cliffhanger lies in the event of a complete washout. According to ICC rules, if the semi-finals are completely washed out (both the scheduled day and the reserve day pass without any result), the team with a better ranking on the points table will play the final against India.
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In this case, if both Thursday and Friday see no play, South Africa will automatically secure a spot in the final against India, thanks to their superior net run rate (+1.261). They finished second on the points table. Australia, with an NRR of +0.841, finished third.
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First Published:16 Nov 2023, 03:24 PM IST
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