2023-11-14 12:17:00
The 2023 World Cup Semi-Finals and Final to Include Reserve Days
Cricket fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as the knockout matches of the 2023 World Cup approach. With only three matches left, the competition is fierce to see who will claim the crown of the cricket world.
India has entered the semi-finals at the top of the points table, having not lost a single match in the tournament. Their semi-final match is set to take place on November 15 against New Zealand, who secured their spot in the semi-finals as the fourth-place team.
The first semi-final will be hosted at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the same venue that saw the 2011 World Cup final.
Meanwhile, Australia and South Africa, who are second and third in the points table, will face off in the second semi-final match on November 16 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The final match of the World Cup is scheduled for Sunday, November 19. However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has clarified that if weather poses a threat to the knockout matches for any reason, a reserve day will be allowed.
The decision to implement a reserve day will be made by the umpires after thoroughly assessing the possibility of inclement weather affecting the matches. This includes considering the potential to reduce the match to 20 overs.
Should the reserve day also be affected by weather, the team at the top of the points table will advance.
In the event that both semi-final matches’ reserve days are washed out, India will face South Africa in the final.
The ICC has also confirmed that a reserve day has been allocated for the final match, to be held on November 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat. If the final cannot be played due to bad weather, the reserve day will be utilized.
If the reserve day for the final match is also cancelled, both teams that entered the finals will be declared joint champions.
The inclusion of reserve days for the semi-finals and final demonstrates the ICC’s commitment to ensuring that weather disruptions do not impact the outcome of this prestigious tournament. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to the thrilling matches with the added assurance that contingency plans are in place.
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