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There was a historic upset in the T20 World Cup 2024. The champion Australian team of this format lost against Afghanistan. The Australian team was seen struggling throughout the match. In the last match, Afghanistan's batsmen made Australia yearn for wickets. After which Afghanistan's bowlers defeated Australia with their charismatic bowling. Afghanistan has made the race to the semi-finals difficult by winning this match by 21 runs.
India's path to the semi-finals is easy
Australia's defeat has made India's path easier. India has played 2 matches so far and has won both the matches. India's net run rate is also +2.425. The team's next match will be against Australia. If India wins this match, it will enter the semi-finals remaining undefeated. But even if India loses this match, it will not be that difficult for India to reach the semi-finals. However, India did not lose the match against Australia by a big margin. This match between India and Australia will be played on June 24.
Australia's problems increased
Afghanistan has caused the biggest upset in this World Cup by defeating Australia. Australia's problems have increased due to the defeat in this match. Australia is currently in second place in the group with 2 points from 2 matches. After losing to Afghanistan, their net run rate has also deteriorated. Australia's current net run rate is +0.223. Australia will have to win the match against India at any cost to reach the semi-finals.
If Australia wins the next match against India and Afghanistan defeats Bangladesh in its next match, then India, Australia and Afghanistan will have 4-4 points. In such a situation, teams will enter the semi-finals on the basis of net run rate. On the other hand, if Australia loses the match against India and Afghanistan also loses its next match, then the teams of India and Australia will reach the semi-finals.
Afghanistan's morale boosted
After a crushing defeat against India, Afghanistan has defeated Australia. Afghanistan's morale has been boosted by the victory in this match. The team will have to win the next match against Bangladesh at any cost to reach the semi-finals. To reach the semi-finals, Afghanistan will have to win against Bangladesh by a good margin. If Afghanistan wins the next match against Bangladesh and the Indian team defeats Australia, then Afghanistan will reach the semi-finals along with India. On the other hand, if both Afghanistan and Australia win their matches, then the semi-final team will be decided on the basis of net run rate.
Bangladesh can also qualify
Bangladesh team, which is in last place in this group, can also reach the semi-finals. For this, Bangladesh will have to defeat Afghanistan by a big margin. Also, Bangladesh wants India to defeat Australia by a big margin.