And then there were two. India and South Africa. Two unbeaten teams of the 2024 T20 World Cup competing for the silverware. Fitting, isn’t it? Even more considering these two teams are in the midst of a self-inflicted ICC title drought.
The two opponents were tested to varying degrees in the first two rounds before they sailed past their respective challengers in the two semi-finals to book a final date. They will lock horns in Barbados and here’s everything you need to know about the clash of the titans.
When is India vs South Africa T20 World Cup final?
Well, it’s going to be held on Saturday (June 29).
Where will the final be played?
The winner will be decided at the Kensington Oval of Barbados.
Are there any injury concerns?
Not as of now.
The semi-final 2 was interrupted by rain. Is there a chance of rain during the final too?
Yes, there’s forecast of rain during the match. As of now during the toss time (10 am local time), there’s 29 per cent chance of rain which will hit a high of 51 per cent by 1 pm local time.
What happens if there’s a delay?
On Saturday, the ICC has allotted 190 minutes of extra time to get the match completed. However, to constitute a game, each team must bat at least 10 overs.
Is there a reserve day for the final?
Yes, there is a reserve day (Sunday, June 30). If the contest has already started on Saturday then it will resume from where it stopped. But the reserve day will only kick into action if the conditions don’t allow for 10-overs-a-side contest.
What if there’s rain on Sunday too?
There is a forecast of rain on Sunday too. Again, extra 190 minutes to get the match completed. However, if no result is possible then the teams will be declared as joint winners.
When was the last time South Africa won an ICC trophy?
South Africa won their one and only global title back in 1998 – ICC KnockOut Trophy (later rechristened to Champions Trophy)
When was the last time India won an ICC trophy?
India last won an ICC trophy in 2013 – Champions Trophy
How many times these two teams have met in a T20 WC?
Six. India have won four of these clashes while South Africa two. The last such meeting was at the 2022 edition in Australia when South Africa won by five wickets.
How many T20 World Cups between these two teams?
One. India won the inaugural title when the tournament was known as World T20 in South Africa.
Have South Africa ever played in a T20 World Cup Final?
Never. In fact, this is the first time that they have ever made it this far in a world cup tournament.
How many T20 World Cup finals have India been part of?
Including the current edition three. The first time they made it to the title clash in 2007 when they beat Pakistan. The second time was in 2014 when they lost to Sri Lanka.
South Africa’s Road to T20 World Cup Final
- June 03: Defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
- June 08: Defeated Netherlands by 4 wickets
- June 10: Defeated Bangladesh by 4 runs
- June 14: Defeated Nepal by 1 run
Super 8
- June 19: Defeated USA by 18 runs
- June 21: Defeated England by 7 runs
- June 23: Defeated West Indies by 3 wickets
Semi-final 1
- June 26: Defeated Afghanistan by 9 wickets
India’s Road to T20 World Cup Final
- June 05: Defeated Ireland by 8 wickets
- June 09: Defeated Pakistan by 6 runs
- June 12: Defeated USA by 7 wickets
- June 15: vs Canada; Match abandoned due to wet outfield
Super 8
- June 20: Defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs
- June 22: Defeated Bangladesh by 50 runs
- June 24: Defeated Australia by 24 runs
Semi-final 2
- June 27: Defeated England by 68 runs
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