The seventh T20 World Cup kicks off on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium in Oman. The seventh edition of the World T20, which ended in 2016 with a stunning West Indies victory at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, will now be played five years later on the cricket grounds of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Where two matches will be played on the first day.
In the first match, Oman and Papua New Guinea will play at the Emirates Stadium in Oman, while the Emirates Stadium will host the second match between Bangladesh and Scotland.
The World Cup was supposed to be hosted by Australia in 2020, but due to the Corona epidemic, the tournament was rescheduled and hosted by India.Due to Corona, the Indian Cricket Board had decided to hold the World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
For the first time in the seventh edition of the World T20, DRS will be used, meaning teams have the right to appeal against the umpire's decision. Teams will have the right to two appeals in each innings, but if the appeal is successful, the opportunity to appeal will not be lost.
Similarly, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has amended the playing conditions to set alternate days for the semi-finals and finals. The points will be made in view of the table, while in the final, in case of incomplete play on the alternate day, both the teams will be declared joint winners.
In this event, in case of a draw, Super Overs will be given a chance. However, in case of a draw in Super Over too, the Super Overs will be contested until a clear winner emerges in the match. In case of a draw, the team with more sixes and fours was declared the winnerIn the group stage, if the duration of the match is short due to rain or any other reason, a five-over innings is required to complete the match, while at least 10 overs in the semi-final and final are required. Has been declared mandatory.
In this mega event of T20, water break has also been allowed after the completion of 14 overs of play which will last for two and a half minutes. During this time, the coaches and support staff of both the teams will be allowed to come on the field and consult with the players. However, water breaks will not be allowed in limited overs matches of less than 14 overs.
