Indian cricket fans rise high with pride as India makes its way to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 finals after a glorious win against England with 68 runs on Thursday. All eyes are on the Men in Blue who will face off against South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.
Notably, this marks South Africa’s first appearance in the final of a T20 World Cup. India, who won the inaugural T20 World Cup trophy, is reaching the final for the first time since 2014.
When and Where to Watch the T20 Final
The T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa will be held at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29. The match can be watched live on the Star Sports network, and it will also be available for free live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
Barbados Weather Report
Similar to the semi-final, rain is likely to impact the T20 World Cup final on Saturday. According to Accuweather, there is a 78% chance of rain and a 47% chance of thunderstorms on June 29. The Weather Channel predicts a 72% chance of rain, with humidity expected to be around 81%.
Rain Contingency Plans
The ICC has allotted 190 minutes of extra time to complete play on June 29. Additionally, a reserve day has been designated for June 30 in case the final match cannot be completed on the scheduled date.
Kensington Oval Pitch Report
The average total for teams batting first at Kensington Oval is 153, with the highest total recorded being 224 by West Indies in 2024. Out of 32 T20 international matches played at the venue, teams batting first have won 19 times, while teams batting second have won 11 times. Two matches have ended without a result.
In their last match at Kensington Oval, the USA was bowled out for 115 in 18.5 overs, and England won by 10 wickets in under 10 overs.