The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa promises to be an exhilarating clash. Here’s a detailed look at the match, including team lineups, weather conditions, pitch analysis, and contingency plans in case of rain.
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
- Time: 10:30 am local time (2:30 pm GMT)
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Teams:
India Predicted XI:
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
South Africa Predicted XI:
- Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- David Miller
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Weather Forecast:
The weather in Bridgetown, Barbados, for the final match is not promising, with scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms, and cloudy conditions predicted. An eastward breeze is also expected. A tropical storm is forecasted to head towards the island on Sunday, and severe weather warnings have been issued by the Barbados Meteorological Services.
Pitch Analysis:
The pitch at Kensington Oval has been conducive to high-scoring matches throughout the tournament. Pace bowlers have had a slight edge over spinners. Teams winning the toss have mostly opted to field first, but results have been mixed. India, in their only game at this venue, chose to bat first and secured a comfortable victory against Afghanistan.
What Happens in Case of Rain?
The final has a maximum of 190 minutes of extra time allocated. If needed, Sunday, June 30, is reserved as a backup day for the final. For the match to yield a result, both teams must bat for a minimum of 10 overs each. If this is not possible, the match will be declared a “no result,” and both teams will be joint winners. In the case of a tie, a super over will decide the winner. If the super over also ends in a tie, subsequent super overs will be played until a winner is determined.
Head-to-Head:
India holds a slight edge in T20 encounters with South Africa, having won 14 out of their 26 meetings. In T20 World Cups, India has won four out of five encounters. Their last meeting in a three-match series in South Africa ended in a 1-1 tie, with one match washed out.
Form Guide:
- India: W W W W W
- South Africa: W W W W W
Both teams enter the final undefeated and in top form, making this clash a highly anticipated showdown.
Match Officials:
- Referee: Richie Richardson
- On-field Umpires: Christopher Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth
- TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
- Fourth Umpire: Rodney Tucker
Conclusion:
The T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa is set to be a thrilling contest with both teams in excellent form. Despite the threat of rain, the arrangements for a reserve day and extra time ensure that every effort will be made to complete the match and crown a deserving champion.