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With all three matches in Florida abandoned due to rain and Pakistan robbed of their chances to qualify for T20 World Cup Super 8, there could be another set of upsets.
The weather forecast for Super 8 stages in the Caribbean islands does not offer any confidence. Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua and St Vincent will host 12 Super 8 matches with rain prediction in almost all of them. If you are an India Cricket Team fan, the blockbuster IND vs AUS could be a washout. There is a 50% chance of rain in St Lucia on June 24. Matches of Australia and England — the two title contenders — could be determined by the weather in the West Indies.
In 2010 T20 World Cup, rain impacted as many as 4 matches. There was a washout in England vs Ireland in Guyana as well. So far, in T20 World Cup 2024, rain has already impacted 5 matches including 4 washouts. In Antigua, after almost 4 hours of delay, only a 10-over England vs Namibia clash was possible. And that could be the pattern in the Super 8 as well.
Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados will host three Super 8 matches apart from the T20 World Cup final. Barring the IND vs AFG clash on June 20, there is a threat of rain in all three games. The final on June 29 could also see a rain-interrupted match.
For the IND vs AFG clash on June 20, there is still little chance of rain of about 10-20%. However, it's unlikely that rain will have the final say in that match.
However, things get serious in the USA vs West Indies and USA vs England clashes on June 22 and June 23, respectively. There is about 40% chance of rain in the USA vs WI clash and 54% chance of rain in the USA vs ENG game. The final may not be spared either with over 50% chance of rain.
The good news is that arrangement in Kensington Oval is as good as it gets. Even if there is rain, the match could go ahead after a brief break.