T20 World Cup semi finals: India’s double blow on Australia; Now not only Afghanistan, Bangladesh can also be eliminated

New Delhi. India has made it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup by defeating Australia in a thrilling match. Now it will face England on 27 June. On the other hand, the defeat against India has broken the back of Australia. Australia, which had reached the Super-8 by winning all its four matches in the group stage, is now waiting for Bangladesh’s victory like a Chatak bird to hope for a semi-final berth. The interesting thing is that Bangladesh’s victory can also prove to be a double-edged sword for Australia. Let’s know how-

T20 World Cup 2024 is now in its final stage. Now only 4 matches are left in the tournament. Apart from the semi-finals and finals, there is a Super-8 match. This Super-8 match will decide whether Australia or Afghanistan or Bangladesh will go to the semi-finals. This match is to be held today on 25th June from 6 am.

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India’s victory opens the way for Bangladesh
Australia will also keep an eye on this match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The reason is that India has made it to the semi-finals from Group-1 of Super-8. Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia are in the race for the second semi-finalist team from this group. India has the highest number of 6 points in the group.
Australia and Afghanistan have 2-2 points each. Bangladesh has not opened its account yet, but it is also in the race for the semi-finals. India’s victory has brought a ray of hope for Bangladesh as well.

The easiest route to Afghanistan
The easiest way to reach the semi-finals seems to be for Afghanistan. It currently has 2 points. If it defeats Bangladesh, it will have 4 points. This will take it straight to the semi-finals. There will be no hassle of anything like net run rate.

Bangladesh can do Australia’s work
Bangladesh team has not been in form throughout the tournament. That is why its fans may not have much expectations from it. But Australia would be hoping that Bangladesh team defeats Afghanistan. If Bangladesh wins by a margin of 60 runs or less, it will get 2 points, but it will be behind Australia in net run rate. If this happens, Australia’s team will reach the semi-finals.

Bangladesh can eliminate Australia like this
If Bangladesh beats Afghanistan by 62 runs, it will overtake Australia to become the number-2 team in the group. A big win (62 runs or more) will mean that Bangladesh’s net run rate becomes better than Australia’s. If Bangladesh bats later and gets a target of around 160 runs, it will have to win in 12.5 overs. Currently Australia’s net run rate is -0.331. Afghanistan’s net run rate is -0.650 and Bangladesh’s is -2.489.

Afghanistan benefits from rain
If the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is cancelled due to rain, then Australia will suffer a direct loss. If the match is cancelled, the points will be divided between both the teams. This will give Afghanistan three points. This will qualify it for the semi-finals.

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