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The exciting ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has reached its business end with only a couple of games left to be played. Recently, India and New Zealand locked horns in the first semi-final where the Men in Blue got the better of Black Caps and secured a berth in the final.
Now all eyes are on the second semi-final which is scheduled to take place between South Africa and Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 16. Both teams have played sublime cricket through🔴out the tournament and are likely to entertain fans with a cracker of a game.
What if rain disrupts the match?
Despite the excitement, there is a cloud of uncertainty as weather predictions suggest rain could disrupt the crucial encounter. The possibility of showers hitting Kolkata on Thurs𓆉day raises concerns ab♈out the fate of the match.
In preparation for such a scenario, the ICC has designated Friday, November 17, as a reserve day in case r🍌ain plays spoilsport on Thursday. If the reserve day also succumbs to rain, the team that finished higher on the poi🉐nts table during the league stage will secure a spot in the World Cup 2023 final.
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In case rain affects the reserve day?
The weather forecast for the reserve day indicates an 80% chance of rain. In the unfortunate event of continuous rain on Friday, South Africa, having 🧔finished second in the points table, will advance to the final, setting up a showdown with hosts India on November 19 in Ahmedabad.
Eden Gardens: Venue insights
South Africa have a strong record at Eden Gardens, winning four out of five games played at the venue. Meanwhile, Australia have a respectable record with two victories in three matches. Interestingly, the two cricketing powerhouses have never clashed at Eden Gardens in an ODI ma⛎tch, adding another layer of intrigue to the potential showdown.