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The race for the semi-finals in T20 World Cup 2024 is getting interesting. The points table keeps fluctuating with every match. The 8 teams that reached the Super-8 are competing to reach the semi-finals. Meanwhile, there has been a big upset in Group-2.
A few hours ago, South Africa had strengthened its claim for the semi-finals by defeating England in this group, but now the West Indies team has increased South Africa's tension. By defeating America, West Indies has increased the worries of not only South Africa but also England.
Composition of teams in Group-2
There are 4 teams in Group-2 of Super-8. It includes teams from South Africa, England, West Indies and America. The top 2 teams from this group will enter the semi-finals. Currently, South Africa is in first place with 4 points, West Indies is in second place with 2 points, England is in third place with 2 points and America is in last place with 0 points.
South Africa
South Africa is undefeated in the tournament so far. The team has defeated USA and England in the Super-8 and is at the top of the points table with 4 points. South Africa's last match in the Super-8 will be against West Indies on 24 June. If West Indies defeats South Africa in this match, then it could be difficult for South Africa. West Indies' net run rate is better than South Africa.
If South Africa wins the match against West Indies, it will reach the semi-finals, but if South Africa loses the match, it will have to depend on the match between England and America. USA's victory in this match will give South Africa a place in the semi-finals. On the other hand, if the South Africa-West Indies match is canceled due to rain and England wins its next match against America, then South Africa will also be out of the Super-8 due to poor net run rate.
West Indies
West Indies has also performed well in the tournament so far. West Indies is continuously showing its strength on home ground. The team has won all its matches in the tournament, the only defeat was against England and West Indies. After losing to England by 8 wickets in Super-8, the team's net run rate became very bad, but with a big win against America, the team improved its net run rate to better than South Africa. The team's next match is against South Africa. If West Indies wins this match, then due to good net run rate, it will get a ticket to the semi-finals.
England
In the Super-8, England won the first match against West Indies by 8 wickets. After this, they lost the match they had won against South Africa. The team is in third place with 2 points. England's net run rate is also worse than South Africa and West Indies. The team's next match will be played against USA on 23 June. To reach the semi-finals, England will have to defeat America by a big margin. Along with this, it will also have to depend on the matches of South Africa and West Indies.
If South Africa defeats West Indies and England wins its match, then West Indies will be out. England and South Africa teams will reach the semi-finals. On the other hand, if South Africa loses the match and England team wins the match, then South African team will be out of the tournament due to net run rate.