How Can Afghanistan, Australia And Bangladesh Qualify For Semi-Final Of The T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: The semi-final lineup for the T20 World Cup 2024 will be confirmed after the result of the match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

A day earlier, India confirmed their qualification after beating Australia by 24 runs. In doing so, India ensured that they remain the only team apart from South Africa to remain unbeaten in the 2024 T20 World Cup so far and the result pushed Australia on the brink of elimination. Bangladesh and Afghanistan also have a good chance of joining India as the second team from Group 1 to enter the semifinals.

So let's understand how Group 1 is poised going into the final match and how each of these three teams can book a spot in the semis which will take place on Thursday, June 27.

First, let's take a quick look at how the Super 8 Group 1 points table stands after India's win over Ausssies.

India sits firmly on top after winning all three matches of the Super 8 phase. Rohit Sharma-led side booked a spot in the semis and will face England on Thursday after beating Australia by 24 runs in a thrilling match on Monday.

Despite losing out to Afghanistan and India, Australia sit second in the points table because of a superior net run rate compared to Afghanistan.

Bangladesh have had a torrid outing so far in this phase with zero wins against their name and a net run rate of -2.489.

The final day of Super 8 phase will confirm which teams march into the semi-finals and which teams are knocked out of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Now let's take a look at different permutations and combinations that can guarantee a place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 for each of these three teams.

The loss against India has put Australia on the brink of elimination. For Australia to book a place in the semis, they first need Bangladesh to do them a favour by beating Afghanistan. The second favour would be to not chase down the target of 116 inside 12.1 overs.

If Afghanistan win or if Bangladesh chase down the target within 12.1 overs then Australia will be knocked out of the tournament.

All Afghanistan need to do is beat Bangladesh to qualify for the semi-finals where they will meet Group 2 table-toppers South Africa. If the match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is washed out due to rain then Afghanistan will qualify for the semi-finals.

Bangladesh would need to chase down the target of 116 runs inside 12.1 overs to qualify for the semi-finals. They can also confirm qualification if they can take the innings up to 12.5 overs and then hit a six once the scores are tied. In doing so, the Najmul Shanto-led side will also end up on 2 points, the same as Afghanistan and Australia but will qualify for the semis based on a superior net run rate.