What will happen if the Super-8 match is washed out in rain? This is the rule of ICC

T20 World Cup Super 8: Super-8 matches are going to start in T-20 World Cup 2026. For this, along with India, teams from South Africa, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand have qualified. All the teams have been divided into two groups. After the Super-8 match, the top 2 teams of both the groups i.e. 4 teams will qualify for the semi-finals. Every match is going to be important for every team. What will happen if the match gets washed out due to rain during this period?

What is ICC’s rule?

Like the group stage matches, Super-8 matches will also be played in Sri Lanka and India. Continuous rain continues in the capital Colombo. Regarding this, the question coming again and again in the minds of sports lovers is what will happen if the match is cancelled? Let us tell you that there is no provision of reserve day for Super-8, like there is in the group stage. According to ICC rules, it is mandatory for both the teams to play at least 5-5 overs in a T-20 match. If seen in this way, the umpires will try their best to complete the match in every situation, so that results can be obtained.

If even 5-5 overs match is not played between the two teams due to rain, then the match will be cancelled. Both teams will be given 1 point each. There will be no winner of the match. Both the teams will get equal points in the points table.

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1 team will have to play three matches

Every team will get a chance to play three matches in the Super-8 of the T-20 World Cup. If seen this way, every match becomes important. Each match in Super-8 is for two points. This is the reason why the team loses the opportunity to win if the match is washed out due to rain, which is a big blow in the race for the semi-finals. The teams which are ahead or behind in net run rate will suffer losses.