T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinals: Teams, Schedules, Locations, Weather, and Rules

Discover the teams, match dates, venues, weather expectations, and special rules for the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals.

After 24 days and nights of exhilarating cricket across the USA and West Indies, the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has reached its knockout stage.

Starting with 20 teams, the tournament has seen 16 eliminated, leaving four top contenders to vie for a place in the final.

Here’s a guide to the semifinals:

Which teams have qualified for the semifinals?

England
South Africa
India
Afghanistan

When and where are the T20 World Cup semifinals?

First semifinal: Afghanistan vs South Africa on June 26, 8:30pm local time (00:30 GMT) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Second semifinal: England vs India on June 27, 10:30am local time (14:30 GMT) at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana

How’s the weather forecast in Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago?

Guyana: Severe weather warnings are in effect in Georgetown, with heavy rains expected over four days, possibly affecting the match.

Trinidad and Tobago: The first semifinal might see rain, but forecasts are more favorable for the evening, which could allow the match to proceed without interruption.

Are there any special conditions and rules for the semifinals?

Yes, each semifinal has different conditions based on their schedules.

Extra time and reserve day for first semifinal

The first semifinal, being a night match, will have an extra 60 minutes on June 26. If the game isn't finished, it will move to June 27, with a 190-minute playing window. Delays on the second day will reduce overs.

Extra time for second semifinal

For the second semifinal, no reserve day is planned. However, an extra 250 minutes are allocated for completing the game.

What happens if a semifinal ends in a tie?

If a semifinal ends in a tie, a super over will decide the winner. If still tied, consecutive super overs will be played until a winner is determined.

What happens if a semifinal is washed out?

If a match is washed out after utilizing available extra time and reserve day, the team that topped its Super Eights group will advance. South Africa and India will advance from their respective semifinals if this occurs.