Chances of rain-affected T20 World Cup finals have increased.
England beat India and New Zealand in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup and advanced to the finals. The T20 World Cup final between Pakistan and England will be played in Melbourne on Sunday.
However, reports suggest that the final round will be affected by rain on Sunday. 25mm in Melbourne that day. The Meteorological Department has said that there is a 95% chance of rain till. Even though the finals will be played on an extra day, Monday, there is a 95% chance of rain on that day. If the finals are not played on both days due to rain, Pakistan and England will be declared the winners. In knockout matches at least 10 overs must be bowled in both innings for a match to be decided.
In this year’s T20 World Cup, 3 matches in Melbourne alone were abandoned due to rain. Also the England-Ireland match was affected by rain and the overs were shortened. Ireland beat England by TLS.