A thrilling conclusion to the T20 World Cup 2024 is anticipated after 29 days and 55 matches. After years of disappointment in the semi-finals, South Africa is on one side and has made it to their first-ever World Cup final.
Conversely, India, a former champion, is presently ranked first in the ICC T20I rankings. On June 29, starting at 8 PM IST, the final match will take played at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Throughout the tournament, both teams have proven unbeatable. With a deadly bowling attack, South Africa’s bowling attack annihilated Afghanistan in the semi-final, limiting them to a meagre 56 runs. Comparatively, India defeated the reigning champions England to exact revenge for their 2022 semi-final loss by establishing a high bar that proved to be too great for their rivals.
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at Kensington Oval provides a level playing surface that is advantageous to hitters and bowlers. With Australia surpassing 200 runs and India scoring 180+ runs in the past, the average innings score is approximately 155. Although it will be difficult to maintain a strong economy, both pacers and spinners can succeed here. For the final, a par score of at than 170 is anticipated.
Also read: Flashback: In the 2014 T20 World Cup final, what went wrong for Team India?
Weather Report
With temperatures between 29 and 30 °C on Saturday, the weather forecast is for sporadic thunderstorms during the game in Barbados. Teams will have to be ready for any disruptions.
Match Details:
| Match | India Vs South Africa, Final |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Date and Time | Saturday, June 29, 8:00 PM IST |
Where to watch IND vs SA, Final in India?
Viewers will be able to catch the live television broadcast of India versus South Africa on the Star Sports Network in India.
When will the match start as per Indian Standard Time?
The thrilling Final between India and South Africa is scheduled to commence on June 29, 8:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
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