Major Upsets Disrupt T20 World Cup Dynamics
The T20 World Cup has witnessed significant upsets, altering the prospects for several major teams. Former champions Pakistan (2009) and New Zealand (2021 runners-up) suffered defeats against the USA, complicating their path forward. Defending champions England are yet to secure a win after two matches, while 2014 champions Sri Lanka are on the brink of exiting the group stage after two consecutive losses.
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Group A: Pakistan in Peril
Pakistan’s situation in Group A is precarious after a shocking defeat to the USA. Currently, Pakistan is fourth in the points table. With a critical match against India next, a loss could almost certainly eliminate Pakistan from the Super 8 contention. Suppose India and the USA win their subsequent matches against Canada and Ireland respectively. In that case, both teams will secure six points each, ensuring their qualification from Group A and ending Pakistan’s campaign.
| Group A | Played | Win | Loss | Draw | N/R | Pts | NET RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.455 | 216/32.2 | 209/40 |
| United States of America | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.626 | 374/38.4 | 366/41 |
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.274 | 331/40 | 322/37.4 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.150 | 285/41 | 296/41 |
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.712 | 221/40 | 234/32.2 |
Group D: Sri Lanka’s Struggles
Sri Lanka’s chances in Group D are dim after consecutive defeats to South Africa and Bangladesh. Positioned at the bottom of the points table, Sri Lanka must win their remaining matches against Nepal and the Netherlands. Even then, their qualification depends on other match outcomes, primarily South Africa and Bangladesh, currently leading the group.
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Group D Points Table:
| Group D | Played | Win | Loss | Draw | N/R | Pts | NET RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.603 | 299/55.1 | 289/60 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.075 | 234/39 | 237/40 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.024 | 212/38.4 | 212/38.5 |
| Nepal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.539 | 106/20 | 109/18.4 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.777 | 201/40 | 205/35.2 |
Group C: New Zealand in Trouble
Afghanistan’s impressive win against New Zealand has pushed the 2021 runners-up to the bottom of Group C. New Zealand’s next crucial match is against the hosts West Indies. A defeat could potentially end their campaign. Afghanistan and West Indies are in strong positions to qualify, provided they win their remaining matches.
Group C Points Table:
| Group C | Played | Win | Loss | Draw | N/R | Pts | NET RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.225 | 342/40 | 133/40 |
| West Indies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.574 | 310/39 | 175/40 |
| Uganda | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4.217 | 175/58.2 | 433/60 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.434 | 213/40 | 215/37.2 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.200 | 75/20 | 159/20 |
Group B: England’s Hopes Fading
Defending champions England are struggling in Group B, with just one point from two matches. Rain disrupted their match against Scotland, and a subsequent loss to Australia has placed them in a tough spot. England must win their remaining matches against Namibia and Oman to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Group B Points Table:
| Group B | Played | Win | Loss | Draw | N/R | Pts | NET RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2.164 | 400/41.4 | 305/40 |
| Australia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.875 | 365/40 | 290/40 |
| Namibia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.309 | 285/41 | 276/39.3 |
| England | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.800 | 165/20 | 291/30 |
| Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.613 | 394/61 | 447/54.1 |
England’s path to the Super 8 is now reliant on favorable outcomes and maintaining a higher run rate compared to Scotland and other competitors.
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