T20 World Cup 2024: Group 1 Semi-Final Race Heats Up

The T20 World Cup 2024 Group 1 in Super 8 has taken an intriguing turn, with no team yet assured of a semi-final berth and none eliminated. India, Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh remain in contention, with the outcome of the remaining matches holding the key.

India, currently leading the points table with four points from two games, will secure a semi-final spot if they defeat Australia on Monday or if the match is washed out. Australia, with two points from one game, can advance if they beat India. However, even if they lose or the match is washed out, Australia can still qualify if Bangladesh beats Afghanistan or the match is washed out.

Afghanistan, with two points from two games, can advance if they beat Bangladesh and their run-rate is better than either Australia or India. Bangladesh, currently without points, can qualify if India beats Australia and they beat Bangladesh by a significant margin, improving their net run rate.

The probability of each team qualifying for the semi-finals, as per Star Sports, is as follows:

* India: 80%

* Australia: 60%

* Afghanistan: 40%

* Bangladesh: 20%

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja expressed his surprise at Afghanistan's stunning victory over Australia, praising their strength as a team. He urged Australia to move past the defeat and focus on the crucial match against India, considering both teams to be among the best in the world.

Khawaja emphasized the importance of the upcoming game against India, labeling it as a "do or die" scenario for Australia. He expressed confidence in the team's process-oriented approach under Mitchell Starc and Andrew McDonald.

Khawaja also highlighted the growing popularity of T20 cricket, noting its ability to engage a broader community and attract more girls and mothers to the sport. He pointed to the inclusion of the USA in the Super Eight as evidence of the format's global reach.

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