How can Australia nonetheless qualify for the semi-finals regardless of shedding to India, and what occurs if it rains? Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Video, Highlights, Cricket Information
After struggling back-to-back defeats to Afghanistan and India through the Tremendous Eights, Australia’s T20 World Cup dream is hanging by a thread – however the 2021 champions may nonetheless qualify for the semi-finals.
On Tuesday morning AEST, Rohit Sharma steered India to a medical 24-run win over Australia at Gros Isle, reserving their place within the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
The Indian captain scored 92 off 41 deliveries, together with eight fours, earlier than Australia faltered through the run chase, creeping to 7-181 regardless of a stunning half-century from opener Travis Head.
India joins England and South Africa within the semi-finals, whereas Tuesday’s match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in St Vincent will decide which different staff advances to the knockout rounds.
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Australia and Afghanistan at present have two factors within the Tremendous 8 standings, whereas Bangladesh has no level.
If Rashid Khan’s aspect defeat the Tigers at Arnos Vale Stadium, Afghanistan will qualify for the semi-finals, the primary time they’ve achieved this feat in a significant ICC occasion.
Nevertheless, if Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh, three international locations might be tied on two factors and the semi-finalists might be decided by internet run fee.
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Because of their superior internet run fee, Australia will qualify for the knockout rounds if Bangladesh, who at present have a internet run fee of -2.489, narrowly defeat Afghanistan.
“Come on Bangladesh,” Australia captain Mitchell Marsh laughed through the post-match press convention on Tuesday.
Nevertheless, the Tigers may storm into the semi-finals themselves in the event that they bat first in opposition to Afghanistan and win by greater than 62 runs.
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The state of affairs turns into extra difficult in the event you chase Bangladesh, as a result of the required margin of victory will rely on the result of Afghanistan’s first spherical. For instance, the Tigers would want to succeed in the 200-run goal 13.3 occasions, however for the 120-run goal they might have at their disposal 12.1 occasions.
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Present T20 World Cup Group A standings
1. India – 6 factors (+2.017 internet HR)
2. Australia – 2 factors (-0.331 RPR)
3. Afghanistan – 2 factors (-0.650 redeployment fee)
4. Bangladesh – 0 factors (-2.489 factors)
Remaining matches
Tuesday, June 25, 10.30am – Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Arnos Vale, St Vincent
