 "T20 World Cup 2024 semis qualification scenario for ENG, SA, WI | Group 2")
As the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 enters the business end, the race for the semifinal spot has become quite interesting. England, after an amazing win against the USA where they chased down 115 with 10 wickets in hand and 62 balls to spare, became the first team to reach the semi-final.
Earlier Afghanistan's win against Australia put the Kangaroos in precarious situation, in Group 2 South Africa and West Indies are in the race for the final spot from the group in the semifinal. Their match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on the morning of Monday, June 24 (IST) will be a virtual quarterfinal.
Earlier Afghanistan's win against Australia put the Kangaroos in precarious situation, in Group 2 South Africa and West Indies are in the race for the final spot from the group in the semifinal. Their match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on the morning of Monday, June 24 (IST) will be a virtual quarterfinal.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinal, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday night and Thursday morning according to Indian Standard Time (IST).
So as the fans are gearing up for last fixture of Group 2, Lets take a look at the semifinal qualification scenarios from Group 2:
England semifinal (Qualified)
- Matches played: 3
- Won: 2
- Lost: 1
- Net runrate: 1.992
West Indies semifinal qualification scenarios
- Matches played: 2
- Won: 1
- Lost: 1
- Net runrate: +1.814
- Matches remaining: vs SA on June 24 at 6 AM IST
West Indies' winning run in T20 World Cup was snapped by England. But Rovman Powell's men thumped the USA, thus boosting their net runrate.
- If they win the Super 8 match against South Africa, they would qualify for the semifinal on better net runrate.
- The positive news for West Indies is that their match is scheduled after England vs USA.
- Thus they will know about the permutation and combination if England's net runrate gets a major boost with a win.
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South Africa semifinal qualification scenarios
- Matches played: 2
- Won: 2
- Lost: 0
- Net runrate: 0.625
- Matches remaining: vs WI on June 24 at 6 AM IST
South Africa are only team in Group 2 to win both their Super 8 matches. They are currently at the second spot in the points table. However, even they could face elimination from T20 World Cup 2024 given West Indies and England win their matches by big margin.
A defeat from West Indies on June 24 means West Indies and South Africa would have four points. Since West Indies' net runrate has been superior of South Africa, the former will take the top spot.
A win for England by big margin will also affect South Africa's chances as Jos Buttler's men have surpassed Proteas' net run rate.
USA semifinal qualification scenarios
- Matches played: 3
- Won: 0
- Lost: 3
- Net runrate: -3.906
USA are out of Semifinal race even if they win their last fixture against England.
What if South Africa vs West Indies match washed out?
If SA vs WI match is washed out, then South Africa will qualify for semifinal.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 points table Super 8 round
| T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Points Table | ||||||
| Group 1 team rankings | ||||||
| Teams | M | W | L | NR | PT | NRR |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2.425 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.223 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.65 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.489 |
| Group 2 | ||||||
| Teams | M | W | L | NR | PT | NRR |
| England (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.992 |
| South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.625 |
| West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.814 |
| United States of America | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.906 |