As per the AccuWeather forecast, the chances of rainfall during the start of the game was over 50 per cent with the weather expected to improve in the latter phase.
A total of 250 minutes of additional time has been alloted to this semi-final game in case there is a delay due to rain. There is no reserve day in place for this semi-final match. If the match is abandoned, India will advance to the final on the basis of a better finish in the Super Eight stage