IND vs SA: As cricket enthusiasts gear up for the T20 World Cup 2024 final clash between India and South Africa at Kingston Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, theres an ominous cloud looming—literally. Weather forecasts hint at heavy rain during the match, leaving fans wondering about the fate of this highly anticipated showdown. Amidst the excitement, one question dominates: How will the Duckworth Lewis rule come into play if rain interrupts the finalUnderstanding Duckworth Lewis ruleAs rain threatens to play spoilsport, understanding the Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) method becomes crucial. This mathematical formula recalculates target scores for the team batting second in limited-overs matches affected by weather interruptions. If rain disrupts play, the match officials will refer to DLS to adjust target scores based on overs lost.What is the cut-off timeIn case rain delays play, the match officials will decide the cut-off time until which overs can be completed. ICC has allotted an additional 190 minutes (3 hours 10 minutes) beyond the scheduled match time to accommodate interruptions. The decision to continue play or revise targets will depend on weather conditions and ground readiness. Notably, ICC allowed a reserve day for the final.What if reserve days are washed outIf rain persists and both the final match day and the reserve day are washed out, ICC regulations state that the team with the superior record in the tournament leading up to the final may be declared the champion. This rule ensures that a deserving team is crowned even in unpredictable weather scenarios.Team lineups of IND vs SA Indian Team: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson, Shivam Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jaspreet Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Siraj.South Africa Team: Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Otniel Bartman, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin, Enrique Norkia, Kagiso Rabada, Tabrez Shamsi.
