India vs South Africa Final: Weather report from Kensington Oval, Barbados

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, all eyes are fixed on the unpredictable weather forecast looming over the match. The anticipation is high as India seeks their second T20 World Cup title while South Africa aims to clinch their maiden championship victory.

This is India’s third consecutive finals in the last 12 months in an ICC event. The team has lost the WTC 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023 finals under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. However, with some dominating performances against England in the Semifinals, the team will finally be keen to test the victory. 

On the other hand, South Africa is making their first-ever World Cup final appearance as they won eight consecutive matches this season. They also beat Afghanistan by nine wickets in Semifinal 1 to book their place in Barbados.

IND vs SA Pitch Report:

The pitch favors pace over spin, with fast bowlers averaging 20.22 with 59 wickets, while spinners average 26.40 with 32 wickets. Batting is generally easier, but seamers might find initial help due to early morning conditions. Previous matches saw 64m, 62m, and 74m boundary distances.

IND vs SA Weather Report:

The weather outlook for the final matchday on Saturday and the reserve day on Sunday paints a picture of uncertainty. During its monsoon season, Barbados will likely experience cloudy conditions with intermittent showers and the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by brisk easterly winds.

Temperature-wise, Bridgetown is expected to be warm with a high of 31°C, but the RealFeel temperature could reach up to 35°C due to humidity levels hovering around 78%. The dew point stands at 26°C, indicating potentially muggy conditions that could affect play.

Wind speeds from the east are forecasted at 35 km/h, with gusts peaking up to 43 km/h, adding an element of challenge for players and match officials alike. The precipitation forecast suggests around 3.0 mm of rainfall with a high probability of 78%, contributing to the gloomy outlook under a heavy cloud cover of 99%. Visibility might also be reduced to 5 km at times, further complicating proceedings.

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Is there any reserve day for the final game?

Given these weather conditions, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has wisely allocated extra time totaling 190 minutes on both Saturday and Sunday to accommodate potential delays caused by rain interruptions. This precaution underscores the ICC's commitment to ensuring a fair and complete final despite the challenging weather circumstances.

If rain disrupts both the final and the reserve day to the extent of rendering the match unplayable, ICC regulations dictate that India and South Africa will be declared joint winners of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Predicted Playing XI of India and South Africa:  

India's Predicted Playing XI vs South Africa | T20 World Cup 2024 Final

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi