IND vs SA final: Check weather, pitch report, head-to-head records, key players, alloted extra time

In their head-to-head encounters, India holds the upper hand with 14 victories out of 26 matches, while the Proteas have secured 11 wins. In the context of T20 World Cups, India's track record also outshines Aiden Markram's side, with the Men in Blue triumphing in four matches compared to South Africa's two.

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New Delhi: The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as India and South Africa, the last two unbeaten teams of the 2024 T20 World Cup, prepare to battle for the coveted title at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Both teams, known for their cricketing prowess, have navigated through challenging encounters to reach this pinnacle, underscoring their determination to end their ICC title drought.

When will the final match of India vs South Africa T20 World Cup be played?

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 Final will be played on Saturday, 29th June.

Where will IND vs SA T20 WC final be played?

The final match of India vs South Africa T20 World Cup is to be played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

IND vs SA final weather forecast

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What time will India vs South Africa Final start?

IND vs SA T20 WC Final will start at 10:30 am local time while at 8 pm Indian time. Both captains - Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram - will take the field half an hour before for the toss.

How to watch India vs South Africa T20 World Cup final match on TV?

India vs South Africa Final will be telecast live on various networks of Star Sports on TV. Indian fans can enjoy this match in other languages ​​​​besides English and Hindi.

How to watch IND vs SA T20 WC Final online?

You can enjoy India vs South Africa T20 World Cup match absolutely free on Disney Plus Hotstar. Live streaming of T20 World Cup matches will not be available on JioCinema.

India vs South Africa Squads

India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabrez Shamsi, Otniel Bartman, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton

Pitch report 

While it is not a batter’s paradise, the pitch at the Kensington Oval has produced some of the highest-scoring matches at this tournament. Pace bowlers hold a slight edge over spinners in the wicket-taking charts and the final could see that trend being followed with both teams packing a mix of quality pacers and spinners.

Weather report for Bridgetown Barbados? 

Weather has been an unwelcome guest at the T20 World Cup so far, with rains affecting several matches. The weekend weather outlook for Bridgetown does not look great, but there’s hope that cricket fans will witness a full 20-overs-a-side match. Scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms, cloudy conditions and an eastwardly breeze are forecast for the venue. The Barbados Meteorological Services have issued severe weather warnings, prompting the ICC to allocate 190 minutes of extra time for the final and designate June 30 as a reserve day.

SA vs IND head-to-head stats

In their head-to-head encounters, India holds the upper hand with 14 victories out of 26 matches, while the Proteas have secured 11 wins. In the context of T20 World Cups, India's track record also outshines Aiden Markram's side, with the Men in Blue triumphing in four matches compared to South Africa's two.

What will happen if there's a rain delay in the final? 

In the event of a rain delay preventing both teams from playing a minimum of 10 overs each, the match could result in a "no result," declaring both teams joint winners. In case of a tie in scores, a thrilling super over will decide the fate of the championship. Extra time of 190 minutes have been allocated to the final. In addition, the ICC has announced Sunday, June 30 as the reserve day for the final.