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T20 World Cup: A point will do for India

If India’s match is washed out or abandoned, Rohit Sharma’s side will be through

Our Bureau Calcutta Published 04.11.22, 02:49 AM
Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma. File picture

Pakistan’s victory over South Africa has opened up a host of possibilities for qualification to the semi-finals in Group 2. The final round of the matches will be held on Sunday and four teams — India, South Africa, Pakistan and Bangladesh — are in contention. In case of tied points, number of wins will take precedence over net run-rate (NRR).

Here’s a look at the varying scenarios.

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India

⚫ Match remaining: Vs Zimbabwe

India are currently the table toppers and a victory will see them through to the semis. But if they lose to Zimbabwe, they will need help from other teams to qualify. The Netherlands will then have to beat South Africa or Bangladesh have to defeat Pakistan. But Bangladesh must not be ahead of India on NRR. If India’s match is washed out or abandoned, Rohit Sharma’s side will be through.

South Africa

⚫ Match remaining: Vs the Netherlands

A victory will take South Africa through. But if they lose, they stand eliminated since they will end with five points. India are already on six points and the winner of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will also get to six points. If the Proteas’ match is rained out, then the winner of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh game will qualify along with India as South Africa will end up with two wins against three of Pakistan/Bangladesh.

Pakistan

⚫ Match remaining: Vs Bangladesh

Pakistan will have to win against Bangladesh and hope at least one of India or South Africa lose their last match.

Bangladesh

⚫ Match remaining: Vs Pakistan

Bangladesh have a slim chance of qualifying. They are the most precariously placed because of their abysmal NRR. Like Pakistan, they will need one of India or South Africa to lose on Sunday. If India lose and South Africa win, they will need to bolster their NRR hugely to get past Rohit Sharma’s men. If South Africa lose, Bangladesh can go through with a win against Pakistan with the India vs Zimbabwe result immaterial. But given their low NRR, it is almost impossible they will move past India

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