The semifinal match between India and New Zealand is now a Two Day International match. Initially, New Zealand won the toss and batted first in the overcast conditions. But there were unsuccessful in putting up a big score on the board in the greatest event. New Zealand managed to score 211 for five after 46.1 overs. After that, rain interfered the game and forced the players to move off the field. New Zealand will resume their innings on the Reserve day, that is on Wednesday.
What is Reserve Day?
Many people were confused about the reserve day rule from ICC, assuming it to be a restart game. In fact, the rule will be a continuation of the game, not a restart. The score from the original match day will be carried through to the reserve day. It means Bhuvneshwar will bowl to Taylor, first ball today, which will be over number 46.2. If all goes well then the first semi-final will be the 50-overs game.
What if the reserve day is washed out?
However, the weather forecast has predicted the same conditions on Wednesday, which we saw on Tuesday. Light rain is expected in the morning, followed by partly cloudy weather throughout the day. Rain is expected to return to Old Trafford, Manchester at different intervals during noon and then in the evening. If no result is possible in the reserve day as well, then undoubtedly India will go through the final because they stand tall in the points table.
What if the final is also washed out?
If the above scenario happens, Australia or England will meet India in the final for the grandest trophy of cricket at Lord’s. If the rain disrupts the game, then there is a reserve day in the final as well. However, if even the reserve day is washed out having no final results, then the title will be shared by the two finalists.
Twitter reactions
Dear @ICC
Is That The Way To Cover The Ground Of A World Cup Match? Come To India We'll Teach You How To Do It. You've Reduced This #CWC19 To A Joke. ?? #INDvNZ #INDvsNZ #RainStopsMatch pic.twitter.com/wFU0cAz4S6
— Ravindra Jadeja Fan (@SirJadeja_Real) July 9, 2019
#INDvsNZ Rain prediction spot on #ICCWorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/pnFd83yF1t
— raghu annela (@raghu_annela) July 9, 2019
New Zealand scored 74 in 20 overs
Now according to duckworth lewis if India bats they should score 148 in 20 overs
Meanwhile Indians :
#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/C96LyCNHvC— Prakhar (@Batrajikalonda) July 9, 2019
New Zealand after qualify into Semi's#NZvIND #RainStopsMatch #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/WFgAUBsISl
— Uxmaankhax (@uxmaankhax) July 9, 2019
Rain Rain Go Away ☔️ ?? #WorldCup19 #indiavsNewzealand2019 #CricketWorldCup2019 #RainStopsMatch #rainraingoaway pic.twitter.com/hwZcCJ2lv6
— ChandigarhX (@chandigarh_x) July 10, 2019
#RainStopsMatch#INDvsNZL
Indian fans right now….?? pic.twitter.com/wDuByW7WGS— Ak Sid?? (@Aksid11) July 9, 2019
Stumbled upon an image that @ICC seems to have followed strictly while creating their event organisation blueprint for #CWC19 #INDvsNZ #RainStopsMatch pic.twitter.com/dD8SLFi0E5
— Satadru Mukherjee (@SatadruHata) July 10, 2019
If match can be continued tomorrow then how can it be called ONE DAY International? #rainstopsmatch
— Mukesh Karamta (@mukesh_karamta) July 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/SportInGenes/status/1148831375308410880
Every Indian who was praying for rain to stop yesterday… will be praying for more rain today #CWC2019 #INDvsNZ #RainStopsMatch #TDI
— Prajakta Ranade MS, RD, CDE (@Prajakta_RD) July 10, 2019
Pakistan and Bangladesh be like: How rain comes into semifinal after having 8 points only?#INDvsNZ #RainStopsMatch #Cricket #WorldCup2019 #ICCWorldCup2019
— Deepak Joshi (@Dipakjoc) July 10, 2019
England should not be allowed to host a World Cup. The weather showed its true colours once again! #ManchesterWeather #CricketWorldCup2019 #SemiFinals #RainStopsMatch
— Gayatri T N (@gayatritalwar) July 10, 2019
#ICCWorldCup2019 has been one of the most disappointing World Cup.. #duckworthlewis #RainStopsMatch
— Pratik Girme (@PratikGirme4) July 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/panchalkartik12/status/1148745050005757952
India to Newzeland in this World Cup?…. ?#INDvsNZ #CWC19 #RainStopsMatch #SemiFinals pic.twitter.com/b6cUMaMwg9
— Ibrahim Sheikh (@ibrahimsheikh97) July 9, 2019
Ye Baarish Nhi he, ye to Pakistani Fans K Ansoo hein?#CWC19 #NZvIND #SemiFinals #RainStopsMatch pic.twitter.com/pitihh9JWh
— عبدالمعز?? (@moiz_ss) July 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/ImFRK08/status/1148644896988782592
For Those Who Wanted Worldcups For Test Match Cricket.. Enjoy Day 2 Of The Semi Finals Today!!#indiavsNewzealand #India #INDvNZ #WorldCupSemiFinal #RainStopsMatch #Bumrah
— Ryan Monthero (@ryanmonthero7) July 10, 2019
Totally unfair for a great event like #CWC19 to resume Play from where we left. Pitch condition really matters, donno how they're taking decision like this! #CWC2019 #RainStopsMatch #INDvNZ #indiavsNewzealand2019
— Vimal ?? (@iamvml) July 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/SaarthakLal/status/1148630836696272896
Sorry Manchester about the rain. #INDvsNZ #RainStopsMatch #Rain pic.twitter.com/p7JeJLf2Cc
— God (@TweetsOfGod4) July 9, 2019
