ICC World Cup 2023: Is there a Reserve Day for the Semi-finals and the Final?

And then there were four.

We are into the final week of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and one of India, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand will be lifting the silverware this Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The semi-final fixtures are locked. India, the table-toppers of the league stage, are to face New Zealand who finished fourth while second-placed South Africa take on Australia.

Here’s everything you need to know about the world cup 2023 knockouts

Which four teams have qualified for the World Cup 2023 semis?

India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand are the four semi-finalists.

What are the semi-final line ups?

India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final while in the second, Australia face South Africa.

Where will the semi-finals be played?

The first semi-final is scheduled to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The second semi-final will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

When will the world cup 2023 semi-finals be held?

India vs New Zealand will be played on November 15 while South Africa vs South Africa will be played on November 16.

Who qualifies for the final?

The winners of the two semis will lock horns in the title clash.

What happens if there’s rain on the day of the semi-finals?

In case the semis aren’t held on the scheduled dates, the ICC has confirmed there’s a reserve day for each.

Is there a reserve day for the world cup final too?

Yes, there is.

What if the reserve day is also washed out due to rain?

In that case, the teams that have finished higher on the points table will be declared the winners and advance to the title clash.

When is the world cup 2023 final?

The final will be played on November 19.

Where will the world cup 2023 final be held?

It will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

What if the final is interrupted by rain?

If final isn’t held on Sunday (November 19) then the reserve day will be activated. The aim will be to get a result, if possible, on the scheduled day though.

What if the final reserve day is also a washout?

In that case, the two finalists will be declared as joint winners.