India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals.&nbsp;Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide. Thus,&nbsp;the two victorious teams will&nbsp;lock horns in the summit clash of the mega event on Sunday (November 13).&nbsp;

The mega finale will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne and the match is expected to go down to the wire. England and Pakistan had met recently, in Pakistan, for a seven-match T20I series where Jos Buttler-less Three Lions won 4-3. It will be interesting to see which side emerges on top this time around and joins West Indies to become the second team to win the T20 WC title twice.

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EXPLAINED: What happens if rain washes out T20 WC final?

As plenty of matches have been impacted by rain in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia, there are high chances of weather playing spoilsport at the MCG for the finale as well. If rain hampers the proceedings with no play possible on Sunday, then the match will be held the next day; i.e.&nbsp;on Monday (November 14). However, if rain leads to no play in the reserve day as well, then Pakistan and England will be declared joint winners.

ICC rules and play extension

As per the tournament rules, the finale must have at least ten overs to be bowled by each team in order to reach a conclusion and adjudge&nbsp;a winner. In addition, there is 30 minutes of extra time on cards for the summit clash to be concluded&nbsp;on Sunday. Moreover, the finalists will also get an additional two hours of extra time on the reserve day for the match's&nbsp;completion.

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WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID

After Pakistan's win over NZ, skipper Babar Azam&nbsp;said in the post-match presentation, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final."

Following a big win in the second semi-final, England's captain Buttler stated, "I think the character we have shown since then (England's loss against Ireland) - it has been amazing. We came here very excited, there was a very good feeling. Everyone from 1 to 11 - stood up today. We always want to start fast and aggressively. Rashid was batting at 11, that's incredible to know that we have such depth. Hales used the dimensions well and he has shown his form. He was brilliant today. It's important to enjoy this, it was a brilliant performance from us. I think we need to give special credit to Jordan, to bowl 3 overs at the death coming into the semi-final, it was a tough job. He handled the pressure towards the end pretty well, especially bowling against a world-class player like Hardik Pandya."

India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals. Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide.

India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals. Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide. Thus, the two victorious teams will lock horns in the summit clash of the mega event on Sunday (November 13). The mega finale will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne and the match is expected to go down to the wire. England and Pakistan had met recently, in Pakistan, for a seven-match T20I series where Jos Buttler-less Three Lions won 4-3. It will be interesting to see which side emerges on top this time around and joins West Indies to become the second team to win the T20 WC title twice. ALSO READ | 'Don't think any Indian captain...': Gautam Gambhir recalls MS Dhoni's laurels after India's T20 WC exit EXPLAINED: What happens if rain washes out T20 WC final? As plenty of matches have been impacted by rain in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia, there are high chances of weather playing spoilsport at the MCG for the finale as well. If rain hampers the proceedings with no play possible on Sunday, then the match will be held the next day; i.e. on Monday (November 14). However, if rain leads to no play in the reserve day as well, then Pakistan and England will be declared joint winners. ICC rules and play extension As per the tournament rules, the finale must have at least ten overs to be bowled by each team in order to reach a conclusion and adjudge a winner. In addition, there is 30 minutes of extra time on cards for the summit clash to be concluded on Sunday. Moreover, the finalists will also get an additional two hours of extra time on the reserve day for the match's completion. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Ramiz Raja's 'billion-dollar industry team' remark makes heads turn after India's exit WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID After Pakistan's win over NZ, skipper Babar Azam said in the post-match presentation, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final." Following a big win in the second semi-final, England's captain Buttler stated, "I think the character we have shown since then (England's loss against Ireland) - it has been amazing. We came here very excited, there was a very good feeling. Everyone from 1 to 11 - stood up today. We always want to start fast and aggressively. Rashid was batting at 11, that's incredible to know that we have such depth. Hales used the dimensions well and he has shown his form. He was brilliant today. It's important to enjoy this, it was a brilliant performance from us. I think we need to give special credit to Jordan, to bowl 3 overs at the death coming into the semi-final, it was a tough job. He handled the pressure towards the end pretty well, especially bowling against a world-class player like Hardik Pandya."

Pak vs ENG, T20 WC final: EXPLAINED! What will happen if the marquee tie gets washed out at the MCG?

Just days after the Indian cricket board announced that it will be holding the remainder of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-remainder-of-ipl-2021-shifted-to-uae-call-on-t20-world-cup-to-be-taken-later-388203">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> in the UAE in September, International Cricket Council(ICC) said it may shift T20 World Cup 2021 to the UAE with India reeling under the pandemic.

"The ICC board has requested management focus its planning efforts for the ICC men's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-jofra-archer-eyes-t20-world-cup-and-ashes-says-wont-rush-comeback-387756">T20 World Cup</a> 2021 on the event being staged in the UAE with the possibility of including another venue in the Middle East," the ICC said in a statement.

The Indian Premier League was earlier suspended on May 4 after the country was hit by the second wave of the virus as some players tested positive.

The ICC is set to decide on the host country for the October-November event later this month even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly asked the cricket's governing body for more time to make a decision.

Reports say the ICC is likely to keep Oman's Muscat as the back-up venue for the preliminary round games of the T20 World Cup.

The governing body further said that the ICC men’s cricket World Cup will become a 14-team, 54 match event in 2027 and 2031 with the T20 men's World Cup to be expanded to 20 teams in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030

The ICC added that the Champions Trophy consisting of eight teams will take place in 2025 and 2029.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Just days after the Indian cricket board announced that it will be holding the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE in September, International Cricket Council(ICC) said it may shift T20 World Cup 2021 to the UAE with India reeling under the pandemic.

Just days after the Indian cricket board announced that it will be holding the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE in September, International Cricket Council(ICC) said it may shift T20 World Cup 2021 to the UAE with India reeling under the pandemic. "The ICC board has requested management focus its planning efforts for the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2021 on the event being staged in the UAE with the possibility of including another venue in the Middle East," the ICC said in a statement. The Indian Premier League was earlier suspended on May 4 after the country was hit by the second wave of the virus as some players tested positive. The ICC is set to decide on the host country for the October-November event later this month even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly asked the cricket's governing body for more time to make a decision. Reports say the ICC is likely to keep Oman's Muscat as the back-up venue for the preliminary round games of the T20 World Cup. The governing body further said that the ICC men’s cricket World Cup will become a 14-team, 54 match event in 2027 and 2031 with the T20 men's World Cup to be expanded to 20 teams in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030 The ICC added that the Champions Trophy consisting of eight teams will take place in 2025 and 2029. (With inputs from Agencies)

Cricket: Amid virus surge in India, ICC may move T20 World Cup from India to UAE

Actor Akshay Kumar wished team India and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/alyssa-healy-stars-as-australia-beat-india-to-lift-icc-t20-womens-world-cup-285068">women's T20 world cup</a> on Sunday.

Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-watch-sooryavanshi-trailer-aa-rahi-hai-police-as-akshay-kumar-ajay-devgn-ranveer-singh-come-together-for-film-283735">'Sooryavanshi' trailer</a>

The actor has shared a video and captioned, “Sending my best to the best! @ImHarmanpreet and team, you’ve already done us proud. All I can say more is Chak de phatte!!! P.S. Harmanpreet, don’t forget to have some fun today on your birthday :)” He also asked Harmanpreet to have fun on her birthday on Sunday.

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In the clip,&nbsp; Akshay congratulates Harmanpreet and the team for reaching in the finals of T20 World Cup finals, and also recalls the first&nbsp; time when the team reached the finals of one-day World Cup. 
 
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar has been prepping for the release of his upcoming cop saga 'Sooryavanshi'.

The film is produced by Rohit Shetty and will hit the theatres on March 27, 2020.

Actor Akshay Kumar wished team India and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the women's T20 world cup on Sunday. Watch: 'Sooryavanshi' trailer The actor has shared a video and captioned, “Sending my best to the best!

Actor Akshay Kumar wished team India and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the women's T20 world cup on Sunday. Watch: 'Sooryavanshi' trailer The actor has shared a video and captioned, “Sending my best to the best! @ImHarmanpreet and team, you’ve already done us proud. All I can say more is Chak de phatte!!! P.S. Harmanpreet, don’t forget to have some fun today on your birthday :)” He also asked Harmanpreet to have fun on her birthday on Sunday. Sending my best to the best! @ImHarmanpreet and team, you’ve already done us proud. All I can say more is Chak de phatte!!! P.S. Harmanpreet, don’t forget to have some fun today on your birthday :) pic.twitter.com/sikiJnsG8j — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 8, 2020 × In the clip, Akshay congratulates Harmanpreet and the team for reaching in the finals of T20 World Cup finals, and also recalls the first time when the team reached the finals of one-day World Cup. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar has been prepping for the release of his upcoming cop saga 'Sooryavanshi'. The film is produced by Rohit Shetty and will hit the theatres on March 27, 2020.

Akshay Kumar extends wishes for team India ahead of women’s T20 World Cup Finals