India vs England, weather report: Rain stoppages likely in Guyana but expect full game as clear sky to greet players

Will the rain gods have a final say in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash between India and England on Friday? Persistent rains in Guyana can disrupt the match proceedings as India aim to avenge its T20 World Cup 2022 defeat at the hands of England in the semi-finals. Former champions India were outplayed by England in the semi-final stage of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2022. England went on to lift the famous trophy for the second time with a win over Pakistan at the time.

As per the latest developments, the weather forecast from the Caribbean for the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup is not encouraging enough. Yes, rain can play spoilsport in the World Cup semi-finals. Rain lashed Guyana for 12 hours straight, making the forecast grim for the penultimate clash of the T20 World Cup. Rainfall is expected throughout the week and there are chances of thundershowers in Guyana when India take on England for a place in the World Cup final on Thursday (IST).

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Rain gods showing no mercy in Guyana

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Passing showers can also delay the India vs England proceedings in the morning on Thursday. The latest weather forecast, however, indicates that the toss might take place on time as there is no shower predicted till 9:30 am - the time of toss at the Providence Stadium. But stoppage in play is likely as the chances of rain grows significantly between 10 am and 11 am. The weather again clears up from noon.

If the weather doesn't change drastically overnight then the chances of getting a full game are high.

Team India and England arrive in Guyana for semi-finals

Earlier, Rohit's Team India arrived in Guyana ahead of the semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 against England. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the World Cup semi-finals, skipper Rohit, spinner Axar Patel and other players were seen arriving in Guyana for the blockbuster clash. Jos Buttler's England side has also touched down in Guyana for the semi-final. The defending champions boarded the aircraft for Georgetown after finishing second in Group 2.