T20 World Cup semi-finals: Schedule, times, venues

The semifinals and final of the T20 World Cup are akin to a piece of art, where every stroke of the bat, each delivery bowled, and every strategic decision made can alter the final masterpiece.

After an electrifying 52 matches, the T20 World Cup 2024 is now navigating towards its climax. With only three riveting games and four formidable teams left, here's your indispensable guide to what lies ahead.

The Semi-finals: Briefing the Schedule, Timings, and Venues

1. South Africa vs Afghanistan, Thursday, 27 June, 01:30 BST at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago.

2. India vs England, Thursday, 27 June, 15:30 BST at the Providence Stadium, Guyana.

Reserve Days: The Game's Plan B

The first semi-final has a reserve day, but the second one doesn't. In case of any unforeseen circumstances, the first semi-final will resume from 19:00 BST on 27 June. The Trinidad and Tobago match has 60 minutes of additional time allocated on the day, with another 190 minutes on the reserve day. The Guyana match, however, has a total of 250 minutes of extra time for the scheduled day.

The Final Showdown

The grand finale is scheduled for Saturday, 29 June, from 15:30 BST at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, with a reserve day on Sunday.

Semi-finalists: A Closer Look

1. South Africa: ICC T20 world ranking - 4. Unbeaten in the tournament, South Africa is looking forward to breaking their semi-final jinx. Key players include Heinrich Klaasen and Kagiso Rabada.
2. Afghanistan: ICC T20 world ranking - 10. This is Afghanistan's first semi-final appearance in an ICC event. Key players to watch are opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and seamer Falazhaq Farooqi.
3. India: ICC T20 world ranking - 1. With an unbeaten streak, India is looking for their first ICC event win since the 2013 Champions Trophy. Key players include Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.
4. England: ICC T20 world ranking - 3. The defending champions have fought their way to the semi-finals. Key players include Jofra Archer and Phil Salt.