IND vs SA Weather and Pitch Conditions for Barbados Final
The IND vs SA final in Barbados faces potential rain disruptions, with a reserve day set for June 30 if necessary. The pitch favors batsmen, with an average score of 167 runs.
IND vs SA Weather and Pitch Update:
Weather Outlook:
The final match between India and South Africa in Barbados is anticipated to be heavily affected by rain. Scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time, the game might face significant delays. According to ICC guidelines, a full match can still be played if the start is delayed by up to 4 hours and 10 minutes, which means a full 20-overs-per-side game can begin as late as 12:10 AM IST. If play is not possible due to rain, the match will be moved to the reserve day on June 30, requiring both teams to play at least 10 overs each to yield a result.
Pitch and Conditions:
The Barbados pitch is known to be batting-friendly, with an average score of 167 runs and a winning first innings total of 184 since 2022. However, during the T20 World Cup 2024, the average first innings score dropped to 150, with 182 being a winning score while batting first. This final will be the ninth match at this venue during the tournament. While the first match went to a Super Over, subsequent games have not been as closely contested. Teams batting first have won three out of the last four completed matches. Notably, Scotland scored 90 without loss in 10 overs against England before the game was called off. In recent matches in Bridgetown, both the West Indies and England bowled out the USA cheaply and completed easy chases. South Africa has not yet played at this venue in the tournament, whereas India secured a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their lone game here.
Team News:
India is expected to retain the same playing eleven for the final, relying on key players like Virat Kohli and Shivam Dube. Kohli, despite a quiet tournament, had a stellar IPL season, and his performance will be crucial. Rohit Sharma's leadership and innings will be pivotal. Dube's effectiveness against South Africa’s spinners, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, could be decisive. India's bowling attack, both pace and spin, has been in excellent form leading up to the final.
South Africa is also likely to field an unchanged XI. They will depend on strong starts from openers Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks. Captain Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen need to contribute significantly against India's spin threat. The effectiveness of South Africa's pace attack in a day game remains to be seen, although their spinners, Shamsi and Maharaj, could play a crucial role. However, Indian batters are generally comfortable facing spin.
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