Fan-Friendly 8:00 PM IST Timing Boosts Viewership Prospects for Semi-Final in Guyana
According to ESPN Cricinfo, if Rohit Sharma‘s team progresses to the semi-finals, they will play the second match scheduled for Providence, Guyana. This is a significant development as the timings for the two semi-finals differ vastly.
The first semi-final, to be held in Tarouba, Trinidad, starts at 8:30 PM local time, translating to a grueling 6:00 AM in India. This time slot would pose a challenge for Indian fans eager to witness their team’s crucial encounter.
Conversely, the second semi-final, where India might be playing, boasts a much more fan-friendly time of 10:30 AM local time, which translates to a comfortable 8:00 PM in India. This timing aligns perfectly with prime viewing hours, potentially leading to a surge in viewership for the high-octane clash.
The final of the World Cup is scheduled for June 29th as a day game, starting at 10:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST). Interestingly, the second semi-final will not have a reserve day, with only an additional 250 minutes allotted for delays. However, both the first semi-final and the final will have reserve days available in case of unforeseen circumstances.
A minimum of ten overs for each team will be mandatory to achieve a decisive result in the knockout matches, ensuring a fair contest even if a reserve day comes into play. The familiar rule of the team batting second needing to face at least five overs for a result in case of interruption will also apply to the World Cup.
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With 55 matches scheduled across nine venues in the West Indies and the US, cricket fans are in for a thrilling month of action. The tournament promises to be a spectacle, and India’s favourable semi-final slot adds another layer of intrigue
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