IND vs SA: India and South Africa are set to face off in the final of the ICC Mens 2024 T20 World Cup at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Both teams are undefeated in the tournament. India defeated England by 68 runs in the second semifinal in Guyana, while South Africa thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets in the first semifinal in Trinidad. India will be eyeing to end 11-year drought of ICC trophy. Rematch with high-stakesIndia and South Africa previously clashed in the Super 12 stage of the 2022 T20 World Cup. In that match, held on a fast pitch in Perth, Indias batters struggled, and South Africa secured a five-wicket victory. However, the current Indian squad and the different conditions in Barbados present a new set of challenges for the Proteas.Weather concerns for final clashAs excitement builds for the final, there is concern about the weather in Barbados potentially disrupting the game. According to AccuWeather, there is a forecast for rain and thunderstorms throughout the day, which could impact the match.On the morning of the final, the weather in Barbados is expected to be cloudy and windy, with thunderstorms likely in some areas. The cloud cover is predicted to be as high as 98 percent, and there is a 44 percent chance of precipitation.Afternoon forecast: Persistent threatThe afternoon weather forecast remains similar, with continued cloudiness and breezy conditions, and the threat of thunderstorms persists. The cloud cover is expected to be around 99 percent, with a 46 percent chance of precipitation. The final is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time, raising concerns about potential interruptions.What if final is washed out due to rainIf rain affects the final, there is a reserve day in place (June 30). According to ICCs playing conditions, every effort will be made to achieve a result on Saturday. For the final to be considered a match, both teams must face a minimum of 10 overs. An extra 190 minutes of playtime has been allocated for both the final and the reserve day.What if reserve day washed out tooIf a result cannot be achieved on the reserve day either, both India and South Africa will be declared joint winners of the 2024 T20 World Cup. This scenario underscores the significant impact the weather could have on the much-anticipated final.
