Because the T20 World Cup 2024 enters its remaining week, it’s time for cricket groups to return to the metaphorical drafting board and chart their paths to the knockout section of the event.
4 of the eight groups that superior to the second spherical will stand apart and watch as the opposite 4 line up for the semifinals.
The ultimate spherical of Tremendous Eight matches shall be performed on Sunday and Monday.
Every staff may have the chance to get one final victory. For some it will likely be sufficient to cross, whereas others might want to win after which hope that the opposite match ends with a positive consequence.
Al Jazeera breaks down the state of affairs in each teams of the Tremendous Eight forward of the ultimate spherical of matches on June 23 and 24:
Group 1 of the Tremendous Eight
Remaining schedule: India vs Australia (June 24, 14:30 GMT), Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (June 25, 00:30 GMT)
India are by far the favorites to qualify, having received each their Tremendous Eight matches, however may nonetheless should work up a sweat in opposition to Australia.
Even when they win their final match, Australia and Afghanistan will nonetheless rely on different outcomes and internet return charges (NRR).
Group 1 standings (as of June 23 at 13:00 GMT):
India: favorites to qualify
A win in opposition to Australia, their 50-over World Cup remaining conquerors, is not going to solely wipe away some tears but in addition ship India to their second consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final.
India have remained unbeaten within the event and would love nothing greater than to keep up that streak whereas doubtlessly eliminating their acquainted foes.
A loss in opposition to Australia will maintain them forward of the opposite three groups, due to their spectacular NRR of two.425, which can possible be sufficient to outlive.
Australia: More likely to qualify
Australia is going through its final match in a state of affairs of just about sudden demise. A loss in opposition to India within the day match in St. Lucia will vastly have an effect on their semi-final possibilities. However the 2021 champions might nonetheless make it via if Bangladesh do them a favor and beat Afghanistan within the remaining Group 1 match on Monday night time in St. Vincent.
A win in opposition to India should still not be sufficient, however it’ll give Mitchell Marsh’s staff a bonus given their superior NRR in comparison with Afghanistan.
They rank above Afghanistan within the desk due to their greater NRR of 0.223.
Afghanistan: More likely to qualify
From being thought of the so-called minnows till just a few years in the past to being thought of darkish horses for the title on this event, Afghanistan has been constructing on its ends in each ICC event it has participated in.
Now, Rashid Khan’s staff has given itself the chance to qualify for the spherical of 16 for the primary time in its historical past.
If Australia loses to Australia, Afghanistan will merely have to win their final match. If Australia manages to beat India, a win with a wholesome NRR shall be required for a historic semi-final berth.
By the point Afghanistan performs its match, it’ll have the precise NRR calculations in hand when it takes the sphere in opposition to Bangladesh. A giant win in opposition to them, with a margin of round 50 runs in the event that they bat first or chasing a goal in 5 to spare in the event that they bowl first, is more likely to get them via.
A loss would see their NRR of -0.650 skyrocket and solely an Australian rout in opposition to India might give them a glimmer of hope.
This historic victory shall be remembered for a very long time! 🙌👊🤩👏🔥#AfghanAtalan | #T20WorldCup | #AFGvAUS | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/cdvwLiyz0r
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 23, 2024
Bangladesh: mathematical chance
The one manner Bangladesh might go degree on factors with Australia and Afghanistan could be by defeating the latter and hoping that India beats the previous.
Nevertheless, even when all three groups are tied on factors, Bangladesh is more likely to have the worst NRR, which at the moment stands at -2.489. On this case, solely a ridiculously huge victory over Afghanistan might give them an opportunity to qualify.
Group 2 of the Tremendous Eight
South Africa have overcome all of the challenges the T20 World Cup has thrown at them up to now and are favorites for a spot within the semi-finals, however England and the West Indies will rely on the outcomes and the NRR.
Group 2 standings (as of June 23 at 13:00 GMT):
South Africa: favorites to qualify
Remaining schedule: England vs United States (June 23, 14:30 GMT), West Indies vs South Africa (June 24, 00:30 GMT)
The Proteas can qualify as desk leaders by beating the West Indies. A defeat might additionally enable them to qualify if England fail to beat america by a big margin and stay third within the desk in response to NRR.
South Africa’s NRR earlier than their final match is 0.625.
West Indies: More likely to qualify
The hosts, highly effective, fearless and crowd favorites, will want all these components to qualify for the semi-finals. A giant win in opposition to South Africa, now title favourites, will bolster their NRR in addition to their possibilities.
Regardless of enjoying the night time match, the West Indies will stand up early to comply with the match between England and america, as a victory for america might make their job simpler.
If England win, the West Indies will want an enormous win over South Africa to qualify. If the defending champions lose, the hosts will merely should keep away from an enormous defeat.
His NRR of 1.814 has saved the hopes of his followers alive.
ANCIENT!! 🇦🇬🇦🇬. Come and let’s RALLYYY!! 💃🏽🕺🏾
West Indies in opposition to South Africa🌴🏏🔥
🗓️Sunday June 23 | 8:30 pm!
🏟️Sir Vivian Richards StadiumGET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!🎟️
Field Workplace: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
On-line: https://t.co/zwZWH3Im28#WIRE | #MenInMaroon | #WIvSA pic.twitter.com/S4hd0gnK6g— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 22, 2024
England: possible qualification
The champions have to beat america and do nicely. Their NRR of 0.412 retains them third within the group standings, behind leaders South Africa and hosts West Indies.
A defeat of their final match and a victory for the West Indies will go away England out.
A win for Jos Buttler’s males and a defeat for the West Indies will see England via. And a win for each two-time champions will take the battle to NRR, the place West Indies are more likely to have a bonus.
United States: mathematical chance
The US’ dream of its first ICC World Cup is nearly over, nevertheless it has been an unforgettable journey for the co-hosts.
Their stand-in captain, Aaron Jones, admitted in his pre-match feedback that his staff is all however out of the event, however another win might spoil the course for England and in addition finish their very own run on an inspiring be aware. An unlikely huge win might additionally supply a glimmer of hope, if his poor NRR of -2,908 will get a lift.
