The T20 World Cup could be shared for the first time in its history with rain threatening to wreak havoc with this weekend’s final between England and Pakistan in Melbourne.
England are looking to win the tournament for the first time since 2019 having decimated India by 10 wickets in Thursday’s semi-final in Adelaide, while Pakistan are looking to repeat their 2009 triumph after overcoming New Zealand by seven wickets in their last-four clash in Sydney a day earlier.
However, both sides could yet hold the trophy aloft if the inclement weather prevents at least a 10-over-a-side game from being completed across Sunday or Monday’s reserve day.
There is currently a 95 per cent chance of rain on Sunday between 15 and 25mm and a 95 per cent chance of rain on Monday between five and 10mm.
Organisers have added an extra two hours to the playing time on the reserve day should it be required, with seven hours and 10 minutes now available on the Monday.