T20 World Cup: Organisers tweak remaining’s guidelines to permit extra taking part in time amid poor forecast

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The final will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which holds more than 90,000 spectators
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground Date: 13 November Time: 08:00 GMT
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Organisers have changed the playing regulations for Sunday’s Men’s T20 World Cup final in Melbourne to allow more time in case of rain stoppages.

England meet Pakistan at 08:00 BST on Sunday but showers are forecast.

A reserve day is scheduled for Monday but, with more rain forecast, two hours have been added to allow play to continue late into Monday evening.

If a 10-over-per-side contest cannot be played then England and Pakistan will be declared joint winners.

England reached the final with a comprehensive 10-wicket demolition of India in Adelaide on Thursday, while Pakistan strolled to a seven-wicket victory…

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