T20 WC S/F Qualification Scenarios: Afghanistan Eyeing a Historic First Semi-final Spot; Bangladesh and Australia Still in the Race

There is more clarity regarding who is going to take the final spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. India secured their spot by beating Australia by 24 runs at Saint Lucia on Monday.

Now all eyes will be on the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh game that is set to take place later today. Both teams will be looking to take the win but the current predicament favours the Afghans considering the points table.

The race to the semi-finals is certainly heating up and Afghanistan is in pole position to cause an upset and pip Australia to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Australia despite winning just one game could still make their way into the semi-finals as well assuming scenarios go their way.

How can Afghanistan Qualify for the Semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024? 

For Afghanistan to secure a spot in the semi-finals, a win would be perfect and they would go above Australia with four points in comparison to Australia’s two to take them to the semi-finals for the first time in their history. They don’t need to worry about the net run rate and can completely focus on taking the win.

How can Bangladesh Qualify for the Semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024? 

For Bangladesh to secure the spot to the semi-finals, they would have to beat Afghanistan but since net run-rate comes into play, they would have to ensure that they win by 62 runs if they are batting first. If they chose to bowl first, they would have to ensure that they chase down a target of 110 in 12.2 overs. If it is 120 then it needs to be chased down in 12.4 overs and the pattern continues.

How can Australia Qualify for the Semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024? 

If Afghanistan fails to win or if Bangladesh is unable to win by a margin of greater than 61 runs this would mean that the Australian wide would qualify for the semi-finals.

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