Copyright timesnownews
Rain could play spoilsport during the women's World Cup final between India and South Africa. India reached their third final after they knocked Australia out in the semifinal. The team had previously reached the final in 2005 and 2017, but suffered defeats to Australia and England, respectively. South Africa, meanwhile, will be playing their first final. The occasion is monumental for both teams, and history will be scripted today, November 2, at the DY Patil Stadium. Also Read: IND vs SA Women's World Cup Final Live Score Meanwhile, multiple matches in the World Cup were called off due to rain, including the India Vs Bangladesh contest at the same venue. Rain once again is threatening to impact the game. According to the weather forecast, there is a 20-50 percent chance of rain. The good news, though, is that the forecast is for only a few hours of rain, between 4-7 PM and there should be enough time to get a result. What Will Happen If It Rains In Women's World Cup Final? If the rain is significant and play is not possible today, there is a reserve day in place and the game will be completed on Monday. Notably, play will resume from the same point where it was stopped in case it rains. But the umpires will be keen to get the game done and dusted today itself, even if it means reducing overs. A minimum of 20 overs needs to be bowled to produce a result. What If Rain Washes Out Women's World Cup Final?While the chances of a complete washout are low, if play is not possible in the final due to weather conditions, both India and South Africa will be declared joint winners. Meanwhile, the overcast weather also eases decision-making for the captains. The captain who wins the toss will be keen to bowl first for two reasons - the wet, gloomy weather will make the conditions tougher to bat, and the start-stop play won't allow the batters to settle. If the overs are reduced, the chasing team will get benefit of the D/L method. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Sports, Cricket and around the world.
