Fans Anticipate World Cup 2023 Knockout Matches
Cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the upcoming knockout matches of the World Cup 2023. With only three matches remaining, the competition is heating up as teams vie for the coveted crown of the cricket world.
Exciting Semi-Final Matchups
India, the top-ranking team in the points table, has secured their spot in the semi-final without losing a single match. They are set to face off against New Zealand, who clinched the fourth position in the semi-final round.
The first semi-final match is scheduled to take place on November 15 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the same venue that hosted the thrilling 2011 World Cup final.
Australia and South Africa, holding the second and third positions in the points table, will compete in the second semi-final on November 16 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Final Showdown
The highly anticipated final match is set to take place on Sunday, November 19.
Contingency Plans in Place
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made provisions for a reserve day for the semi-finals and the final to account for any disruptions due to inclement weather.
Clarifications on Reserve Day
Criteria for Implementing Reserve Day
The decision to activate the reserve day will be made by the match referees based on weather conditions and feasibility of play. If the possibility of reducing the match duration is considered, the reserve day will be utilized only if deemed necessary.
In the event of the reserve day also being affected by unfavorable weather, the team at the top of the points table may receive priority.
If both semi-final matches are washed out, India will contend with South Africa in the final match.
Provision for Reserve Day in the Final
A reserve day has also been allocated for the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat, ensuring that the pinnacle event of the World Cup 2023 proceeds smoothly in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
In the event that the reserve day for the final match is also canceled, the two teams will be declared co-champions.
Stay tuned for updates on the World Cup 2023 semi-finals and final matches.
Fans are excited for the knockout matches of the World Cup 2023. Only three matches are left to know who will win the crown of the cricket world.
India entered the semi-final as the first position in the points table without losing a single match and they will play their semi-final match on November 15. The opponents are New Zealand, who reached the semi-final as fourth position.
The first semi-final will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the venue of the 2011 World Cup final.
Australia and South Africa, who are second and third in the points table, will face each other in the second semi-final on November 16. Eden Gardens, Kolkata will be the venue for the second semi-final.
The final will be held on Sunday, November 19.
The ICC has now clarified that if the weather poses a threat to the resulting matches for any reason, a back-up day will be allowed.
When will Reserve Day be announced for the game?
A departure day is only allowed if the referees judge that there is no possibility for the contest to take place on the previously appointed day. Before this the referees will check everything is fine. The possibility of reducing the draw to 20 overs will also be considered. Allow a backup day for the game only if it is certain that none of this will happen.
There was a reserve day for the India vs New Zealand match in the 2019 World Cup.
What if the day of the reserve also rains?
If the reserve day also rains, the team at the top of the points table can jump ahead.
India will face South Africa in the final if the reserve day of the two semi-final matches is washed out.
Is a backup day allowed for the finals as well?
A reserve day has also been allowed for the final match on November 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat. A backup day is allowed if the game cannot be played due to bad weather.
What if the reserve day of the last match is also cancelled?
The two teams that entered the finals will be declared co-champions.
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