20-20 World Cup 2022: Organizers change playing regulations for finals between Pakistan and England

Dark clouds look over the 20-20 World Cup 2022 finals between Pakistan and England. There are high chances of rain interrupting the finals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The World Cup organisers have now changed the playing regulations for the final to allow teams more time in the event of rain delays.

Rain is expected to fall on the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on November 13. With more showers expected on the reserve day (November 14), the Event Technical Committee has increased the amount of reserve day playing time.

In the event that more time is required to complete the match and obtain a result, an additional two hours have been added to the original provision of two hours. To qualify for the knockout stage, the game must have 10 overs per side. However, if a 10-over-per-side contest is not held, Pakistan and England will be declared joint winners.

“Every effort will be made for the match to be completed on Sunday, with any necessary reduction of overs taking place and only if the minimum number of overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on Sunday will the match go into the reserve day. Play on the reserve day will begin at 15h00 and would be a continuation of play from the scheduled match day,” an Apex Cricket Council statement read.

Rain has hampered the ongoing tournament, particularly in Melbourne, causing matches to be decided by D/L or abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Pakistan and England in the World Cup

Pakistan, who received a lifeline en route to the semi-finals after South Africa withdrew, stormed into the final with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the last-four match. Meanwhile, England defeated India by a 10-wicket margin to set up a rematch of the 1992 final against Pakistan.

In the crucial match, each team will strive to give their all. England and Pakistan will compete for their second 20-20 World Cup championship.