T20 World Cup 2026 The line-up of the semi-finals is ready. New Zealand and South Africa are competing in the first semi-final. This match will be played on March 4 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. At the same time, in the second semi-final, India and England will face each other on March 5 at Wankhede ground in Mumbai. The good thing is that there is a reserve day for both the semi-finals. Now it would be fine if the semi-finals were played on the scheduled day, scheduled time or even on the reserve day. But if this does not happen, then at least how many overs are required in the match to determine the result of the semi-finals?
How many overs of match are required for the result of semi-finals?
Cricket fans would like that the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2026 should be played in full 20-20 overs format. So that its thrill can be enjoyed to the fullest. But, if this does not happen due to rain or any kind of bad weather, then how will the result of the semi-finals be known in that case? According to ICC rules, to determine the result of the semi-finals, it is necessary to have a game of at least 10 overs each.
What if there is no 10-10 overs game?
A reserve day has been kept for the semi-finals. If the 10 over game is not played on the scheduled day of the semi-final match then it will go to the reserve day. But, if at least 10-10 overs of play is not played even on the reserve day, then the match will be canceled and in that case the team topping the group stage of Super-8 will go to the final.
Who will gain or lose if the match is cancelled?
If the match is cancelled, then South Africa and England teams will benefit from it. Because both these teams were on top in their respective groups. South Africa is the topper of Group A in the Super-8, while the England team is the topper of Group B. It is clear that cancellation of the match is not at all in the interest of Team India and New Zealand.
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