T20 World Cup 2024: Upsets and Rain Shake Up Super 8 Qualification Scenarios

The T20 World Cup 2024 league stage has witnessed unexpected upsets and rain-induced interruptions, leaving several favorites in each group facing an uphill battle to reach the Super 8 stage.

Group A:

India, with six points, has secured a spot in the next round. USA needs to avoid defeat against Ireland to join India from Group A. Pakistan, despite a win over Canada, remains dependent on other results. They require Ireland to defeat USA and a victory in their final match against Ireland. Canada's hopes rest on winning their next game and hoping for both USA and Pakistan to lose with a lower NRR. Ireland, despite a poor NRR, has a slim chance of qualifying. They must win their remaining games by significant margins to improve their NRR.

Group B:

Australia has already qualified with three wins. England needs to win their remaining match and rely on Australia to defeat Scotland. Scotland's qualification is assured if they avoid defeat against Australia, even if England wins their final group game. Namibia and Oman have been eliminated.

Group C:

Afghanistan and West Indies have advanced to the Super 8 from Group C. New Zealand, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea have been eliminated.

Group D:

South Africa has qualified, while Sri Lanka has been eliminated. Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Netherlands are vying for the final Super 8 spot. Bangladesh needs a win against Nepal to secure their passage. The Netherlands can still qualify with a big win over Sri Lanka and a Nepal loss. Nepal must win both their remaining games and hope the Netherlands lose to South Africa.

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