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INDIA Quialifies For Another Semifinal Alongside South Africa and England; Australia May Face SUPER-8 Elimination!
Yesterday India won against Australia in the last Super-8 Fixture at St. Lucia and Qualified for another Semifinal in an ICC Event. Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match will deicide the 4th team for Semis.
Ashutosh Nayak
June 25, 2024
Welcome to the 33rd Edition of The Cricket Diaries!
T20 World Cup 2024: The Thrilling Road to the Semifinals
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is reaching its business end in the picturesque West Indies. The tournament has been nothing short of spectacular, and the race to the semifinals has been fiercely contested.
Group 2: South Africa and England Secure Semifinal Spots
From Group 2, South Africa and England have booked their places in the semifinals, while co-hosts West Indies and USA have been eliminated. South Africa topped the group with three wins out of three, all closely contested matches showcasing their resilience and tenacity. England, on the other hand, secured their semifinal berth with two significant victories over the West Indies and the USA.
Group 1: India Through, One Spot Remaining
In Group 1, India has already secured a semifinal spot, leaving one place up for grabs. One of the tournament’s most thrilling games came from this group, where Afghanistan stunned the cricketing world by defeating Australia. Chasing 149, Australia struggled against Afghanistan’s spin attack, ultimately losing by 21 runs. This unexpected result has reshaped the tournament dynamics.
The Last Game in Super-8: A Battle for the Semifinals
The Super-8 stage has lived up to its billing, with thrilling and competitive matches throughout. With just one game left, three teams—Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh—are in contention for the final semifinal spot.
Here’s what each team needs to do:
Bangladesh: Must win by at least 62 runs or chase the target within 13 overs to qualify for the semifinal.
Australia: Will qualify if Bangladesh wins but the margin does not exceed 61 runs or if the target is chased after 13 overs.
Afghanistan: Simply needs to win to secure a semifinal berth.
This final game epitomizes the competitive spirit and excitement of this World Cup.
Knockout Stage Schedule
1st Semifinal: South Africa vs. 2nd team from Group 1 in Trinidad on 27th June 2024 at 06:00 AM (IST)
2nd Semifinal: India vs. England in Guyana on 27th June 2024 at 08:00 PM (IST)
Final: In Barbados on 29th June 2024 at 08:00 PM (IST)
Stay Tuned!
As the tournament heads into the knockout stages, the excitement and anticipation are palpable. Stay tuned to The Cricket Diaries for all the latest updates, in-depth analyses, and coverage of the Indian Cricket Team and the T20 World Cup 2024.
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