IND vs NZ, ICC World Cup 2019, Semi-Final 1: Rain Expected On Reserve Day, Advantage To India If Game Cancelled

As far as Wednesday’s weather is concerned, it doesn’t look good either as there are chances of showers in patches

The Manchester weather has kept the cricket fanatics waiting as it forced the first semifinal of the World Cup to the reserve day. The Indian bowlers restricted New Zealand to a sub-par 211 for five, here Tuesday. Rain forced players off the field after 46.1 overs and as per ICC's playing conditions, the game will resume on Wednesday from where it stopped.

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— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 9, 2019

As far as Wednesday’s weather is concerned, it doesn’t look good either as there are chances of showers in patches. In case if the rain plays the spoilsport yet again, it will be an advantage for the men-in-blue. As per the ICC’s rain rules for the semi-finals and final, if there is no result on the scheduled match day, play will continue on the reserve day, using the same start time and hours of play as the scheduled match day. The reserve day will be a continuation, not a restart. Any advantage earned on the scheduled day will be carried through to the reserve day. A tied match will use a super over to determine the winner. If after the scheduled day and reserve day the semi-final match has still not reached a result, the higher placed team from the league stage will progress to the final. On Tuesday, it was a clear case of frustration as incessant drizzle saw the match officials had to call off the game after the players had initially walked off during the 47th over of the New Zealand innings with the Indian bowlers in control on a slow wicket. While both teams will want to battle it out in the middle and make their way to the final with the honour of winning the semi-final encounter, it clearly is advantage India as the notorious Manchester weather decides to play spoilsport.