India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Match Today: Rain is likely to play a spoilsport when Rohit Sharma-led India takes on Mitchell Marsh’s Australia in their final Super Eight clash of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia on Monday.
A washout would suit India just fine, sealing their semi-final spot, but not so for Australia.
A third straight win for India will not only make them the group toppers and send them to the semifinals, it will also substantially threaten Australia’s chances of progressing through to the semi-finals following the unexpected loss to Afghanistan.
According to Accuweather, rain is expected to come down heavily in St Lucia for almost the entire day. Heavy showers are expected before the India vs Australia match begins at 10:30 AM local time.
The forecast indicates a 15% chance of rain during the match, with light showers and possible thunderstorms posing a continuous threat.
Group 1 scenarios
What does India need to do?
For India to secure qualification, they simply need to beat Australia or avoid a heavy defeat in St Lucia on Monday.
What does Australia need to do?
As for Australia, Mitchell Marsh’s side (+0.223) can still pip Afghanistan (-0.650) on net run rate with a win over India. If Australia are to overhaul India and take the first spot, they will need a big win
What does Afghanistan need to do?
Afghanistan’s NRR equations will boil down to the result of the India-Australia contest, following which they take on Bangladesh in Kingstown.
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First uploaded on: 24-06-2024 at 10:30 IST