The two T20 World Cup 2024 semifinalists from Super 8 Group 2 have been confirmed. With a thrilling three-wicket win, South Africa have knocked co-hosts West Indies out of the tournament. South Africa continued their unbeaten run and finished at the top of Group 2. Defending Champions England made it to the last four too with a convincing 10-wicket win over co-hosts USA.
Who will India face in the semifinal if they beat Australia?
India will face Australia at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia. India have been unbeaten in the tournament so far whereas it is a must-win game for Australia who suffered their first-ever defeat to Afghanistan. If India beat Australia, they will finish at the top of the points table and take on Jos Buttler’s England. In the last edition of the marquee event, India faced England in the semifinal where they lost by 10 wickets.
What if India lose to Australia?
With two one-sided wins at Super 8 stage, India are on top of Group 1 with a net run rate (NRR) of 2.425. If Australia beat India, then NRR will come into play. If the margin of defeat is not high, India will still play England as they will finish at the top of Group 1 with superior NRR. If India's NRR takes a massive hit, they will face South Africa in their semifinal clash. However, irrespective of whether they finish first and second on points table, Rohit Sharma-led side will play the semifinal at Providence Stadium, Guyana on June 27.
Can India get knocked out of T20 World Cup 2024?
There are slim chances of India not making it to the semifinals as they are in tremendous form of late in all departments of the game. Australia will have to beat India by a big margin and then Afghanistan have to do the same against Bangladesh to challenge India’s semifinal spot. In this case, Australia and Afghanistan will progress to the last four with a better NRR. However, the chances of it happening are very low.
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