Australia's T20 World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy After Afghanistan Upset

Australia's hopes of advancing to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup hang in the balance after their shock defeat to Afghanistan. The Group 1 standings are now a battleground, with India virtually assured of a spot and the second berth up for grabs between Australia and Afghanistan.

Australia's loss to Afghanistan has opened the door for Afghanistan to qualify for the semifinals. If Afghanistan defeats Bangladesh in their remaining match, they will join India in the last four. However, if Australia beats India and Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh, Australia will advance based on a superior net run rate (NRR).

India's position is relatively secure. A win over Australia would guarantee them the top spot in the group, while a loss would still leave them with a chance of qualifying if Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's chances of reaching the semifinals are slim. They have lost both their matches and would need to beat Afghanistan and hope for a washout in the India-Australia match to have any chance of progressing.

The remaining matches in Group 1 will be crucial in determining the semifinalists. India vs Australia on June 24 and Afghanistan vs Bangladesh on June 25 will hold the key to which two teams will advance to the last four.

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