T20 World Cup 2026: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has now reached its decisive phase and the picture of the semi-finals has also become clear. India, South Africa, England and New Zealand have become the four teams to reach the semi-finals. Now there is only one question in the minds of the fans that if the semi-final matches are canceled due to rain, then how will the team going to the final be decided? Let us know what are the rules of ICC…

When will the semi-final match be played?

The first semi-final match of T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on March 4 between South Africa and New Zealand at Eden Garden, Kolkata. At the same time, the second semi-final match between India and England is to be played on March 5 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. If the semi-final matches are canceled due to rain or any other reason, then the ICC has kept a reserve day for both the semi-finals and the final.

What are the rules of ICC?

According to ICC rules, if the match is canceled due to rain on the scheduled day, then the reserve day rule will apply. However, if the match does not take place even on the reserve day, then the result of the match will be decided according to the points table of Super-8. That means the team which is on top in its group will directly reach the finals.

South Africa-England will clash!

The first semi-final match is to be played between South Africa and New Zealand on 4 March. If this match and the reserve day are canceled due to rain, then South Africa, which was on top in Group-1 of Super-8, will reach the final. At the same time, if the second semi-final match between India and England is also canceled and there is no result even on the reserve day, then England, who is on top in the points table of Group-2, will reach the final. Where it will face South Africa in the title match.