Second Semi-Final at Risk of Washout, South Africa Headed to Final Against India!

As exciting as the first semi-final of the 2023 World Cup was, the second semi-final is likely to be a disappointment. Rain is supposed to prevent it. The second semi-final match of the World Cup 2023 between South Africa and Australia will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. But, before it started, the rain stopped. Now the big question is, will the second semi-final or not? The match is fine, but what if it gets washed away in the rain? Who will get the ticket to the final between South Africa and Australia? The questions are big and important too. If there is rain on the match day and reserve day and the match is washed out, the question that will be the finalist will surely be on the mind of the cricket fans.

What’s the weather like in Kolkata for the semi-final match?

The semi-final between South Africa and Australia will be held on November 16 today. According to websites that provide information about this weather, there is a chance of rain in Kolkata. At present only 25 percent of rainfall is reported there. But at the same time, it is also reported that the sky will be cloudy. Besides, the weather will also be very humid. But not only on Thursday, there is a possibility of rain on Friday as well. So both days are likely to be washed away by rain.

ICC semi-final preparations

ICC has done a good job that it has kept a reserve day for all knock-out matches. Meaning, that if the second semi-final match of the 2023 World Cup cannot be played on the scheduled day due to rain, it will be played on the second day. But if there is rain on the second day too, then by playing 20-20 over cricket, we will try to get results somehow. And if not even that, there is another system.

This team reaches the World Cup final if the match is a clean sweep

What if a 220-overmatch is not played on reserve day due to rain? In this scenario, the ICC will then determine the finalists based on the team’s ranking in the league round points table. And accordingly, South Africa, who are second in the points table, will get the ticket to the final. And if that happens, the Protea team will face India in the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on the 19th.