Thursday , December 26 2024

Who will India face in the semi-finals, South Africa or England? Know the complete equation

South Africa and England have reached the semi-finals from Group 2 in the T20 World Cup 2024. Now there is a battle between India, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh from Group-1 to reach the semi-finals. The match between India and Australia in Group-1 will be played tonight at 8 pm (Indian time). Victory or defeat in this match will decide the future of the Indian team in the tournament. If the Indian team reaches the semi-finals, then which team will it face in the semi-finals?

If India wins today's match…

If India wins today's match against Australia, it will become the third team to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. After winning this match, India will reach the top of the group with 6 points. In such a situation, India will face England in the semi-finals. England is in second place in Group-2. India has won all the matches so far in the tournament. Whereas the England team has lost its 1 match.

If India loses the match…

Even though India lost the match against Australia today, India is currently at the top position on the basis of net run rate. Even if India loses to Australia by less than 41 runs, India will still reach the semi-finals. India will also have to pray that Afghanistan does not win its last match against Bangladesh by a margin of more than 81 runs. In such a case, India will remain at the top of the group and India will face England in the semi-finals.

If lose by more than 41 runs

If India loses the match against Australia by a margin of more than 41 runs and Afghanistan wins its match by a margin of more than 81 runs, then India will be out of the race for the semi-finals. On the other hand, if India loses the match and Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh or loses by less than 81 runs, then India will enter the semi-finals by finishing second in the group. In such a situation, India will have to play a match with South Africa.

if the rain spoils the game

If it rains during the India-Australia match, then India will reach the semi-finals by finishing on top with 5 points. In such a case, it will face England in the semi-finals.