The pivotal T20 World Cup semifinal clash between India and England scheduled for Thursday in Guyana will commence at 7.45pm UAE time due to a rain delay and a damp field. Despite the postponement, the match remains a full-length game with no overs cut. England's captain, Jos Buttler, won the toss and chose to field first. The previous day's semifinal in Trinidad saw South Africa dominate Afghanistan with a nine-wicket victory, which included a reserve day for weather contingencies. However, the England-India match, occurring in a historically rainy season, has only 250 additional minutes allocated to secure a result. A minimum of 10 overs per side is necessary for a knockout stage result. Should the game be cancelled due to rain, India will advance to face South Africa in the final on Saturday in Barbados, having led their Super Eights group. India remains undefeated in the 20-over competition, while England's sole Test victory en route to the semifinals was against co-hosts the West Indies. This match mirrors the 2022 semifinal in Adelaide, where England crushed India by 10 wickets, proceeding to defeat Pakistan in the final.