New Delhi. India booked their place in the Super-8 of the T20 World Cup with the win against USA. With this win, India’s Super-8 schedule has also been finalized. Now it is clear that India will be number one in their Group A. It means that Team India will be in Group One in Super-8. India have won all three of their matches in the group stage. He has defeated Pakistan, Ireland and America. Their last match in the group stage is against Canada.
The Super-8 matches are starting from June 19
The Super-8 matches of the T20 World Cup are starting from June 19. The 8 teams of the Super-8 are divided into two groups (1 and 2). A1, B2, C1, D2 (Group 1: A1, B2, C1, D2) are placed in Group-1. Similarly, A2, B1, C2 D1 (Group 2: A2, B1, C2, D1) are placed in Group-2. It means that the Indian team will remain in Group One.
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Indian team is at the first position in Group A with 6 points. His net run rate is 1.137. America has 4 points and a net run rate of 0.127. Even if America wins by more than 100 runs, it will not be able to overtake India in net run rate. That means India is sure to be number 1 in the group stage.
A1 matches on 20, 22 and 24 June
As per the ICC schedule, the A1 team’s three matches in the Super-8 are scheduled to be held on June 20, 22 and 24 respectively. Accordingly, India will face West Indies or Afghanistan (C1) on June 20. The Indian team will face either Sri Lanka or the Netherlands (D2) on June 22. South Africa are in Group D. There is every possibility that South Africa will be number 1 at the end of the group stage. Their last match in Group D is against Nepal.
According to the proposed schedule, the Indian team could face the second ranked team in Group B on June 24. India is likely to face either Scotland or England on this day. Australia is currently on the first position in this group with 6 points. Scotland (5) is second, Namibia (2) third and England (1) fourth. England still have two matches left and if they win both and Scotland lose their last match, the shape of the points table could change. Then England can become number-2. Australia’s last match is against Scotland. Had Ulfer not been there, he would have entered Australia’s Super-8 as a B1.
There are still 14 matches left in the group stage
There are still 14 group stage matches left in the T20 World Cup. Upheavals can happen anytime in cricket. Therefore, it cannot be said with absolute guarantee which team will be at which number. But the current situation says that the Indian team will not face Australia, South Africa and Pakistan (if they reach) in the Super-8. Reason: Australia (B) and South Africa (D) can finish No.1 in their respective groups. Pakistan are in Group A of India in the group stage. According to the schedule, teams who played together in the group stage will not meet in the Super-8.
T20 World Cup: India-USA match could go either way… Rohit’s first reaction after the win
The match between India and Australia is being shown on the ICC’s official website on June 24. This has created some confusion as according to the previously announced schedule, this is unlikely to happen. This will be possible only if Australia remains number-2 in its group, which does not seem possible at the moment.
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First published: June 13, 2024, 13:03 IST