India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and England were the teams that passed the group stage to fight in the semi-finals. Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the first semi-final and England upsets India in the second. The stage is all set for the final clash of the world cup 2022 between England and Pakistan. Pakistan will meet England on 13 November (Sunday).

Now England and Pakistan will lock horns at the Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) England and Pakistan recently met for a seven-match T20I series in Pakistan, where Jos Buttler-led England won the series by 4-3. It will be interesting to see which side emerges on top this time around and become the second team to win the T20 World Cup title twice along with West Indies.

But what will happen if rain interrupts the final?

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But what will happen if rain interrupts the final?

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, if the match gets completely washed out due to rain then Pakistan and England will be adjudged as joint winners. Both the teams will share the winner's purse if the final is abandoned, no result is possible, or if a Super Over cannot be completed after a tied result. In addition, 30 minutes of extra time is on the cards for the summit which ends on Sunday.

"If the match has started on the designated day and the overs are reduced after a subsequent interruption, and no further play is possible, the match shall resume on the reserve day at the point where the last ball was bowled. "

Notwithstanding a minimum of five overs per side for the group stages, at least 10 overs must be bowled by each side to make up a match in the semi-finals and final. There will be a reserve day, where two hours can be allotted to finish the match, with the start time scheduled for Monday at 3 pm.

Will it Rain in the Finals? Melbourne's forecast

The weather in Melbourne has not been pleasant for the teams in this edition of the T20 World Cup 2022. So far 3 matches have been washed out in the tournament and forthcoming England vs Pakistan contest is also in danger.

On match day, 13th November, there is a 95 percent chance of showers.

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