Heavy rain lashed St Lucia ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup Group 1 Super 8 match between Australia and India on Monday, June 24. The upcoming match between India and Australia is important because such is the last Super 8 game for both teams in this World Cup.
India currently top Group I with four points from two matches, while Australia sit second with one win and one defeat from their two games. Australia suffered an unexpected 21-run defeat to Afghanistan at St Vincent on Sunday. In a four-minute video produced by ANI, heavy rain was captured at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, causing problems with the chances of the game going ahead as planned
If rain washes out the tournament, India will automatically advance to the semi-finals with five points. Three points away from Australia will depend on the outcome of the Bangladesh-Afghanistan match. To qualify for the semi-finals, Australia will need Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan in the Super 8 final at the Arnos Well Stadium in Kingstown, St Vincent. In this case, both Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be eliminated from the tournament.
Conversely, if nothing happens in the India-Australia match and Afghanistan wins against Bangladesh, then Afghanistan will progress to the semi-finals, which will leave Australia out of the tournament with points from Afghanistan four will finish, while Australia will continue to have three
The AccuWeather weather forecast calls for a ‘windy cloudy’ morning with occasional rain and thunderstorms in St Lucia on Monday, with temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius and a 70 per cent chance of rain.
Both teams are preparing for various scenarios, with Australia especially keen to keep their hopes alive. This high-stakes match not only affects the teams directly involved but also the entire tournament’s dynamics, as it could drastically change the semifinal lineup depending on the weather and match results.
Fans from around the world are eagerly awaiting updates, hoping for a thrilling conclusion to the Super 8 stage. The impact of this match could resonate beyond the tournament, influencing team strategies and player performances in future international cricket events.
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