New Delhi. Australia has secured its semi-final ticket in the Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan. Along with Australia and Pakistan, India is also in Group A of the tournament. Australia is at first place in the group with 3 wins and 6 points. India is at second place with 4 points. Pakistan and New Zealand have equal points (2). Sri Lanka’s account has also not been opened.
Australia defeated Pakistan by 9 wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India and New Zealand got direct benefit from this. Now Pakistan cannot reach 6 points even after trying hard. India and New Zealand still have a chance to reach here. Pakistan is almost out of the tournament. Pakistan now has only one match left. His run rate (-0.488) is also negative.
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New Zealand is also giving competition
Despite being at third place in the points table, New Zealand is also firmly in the race for the semi-finals. He currently has 2 points and negative net run rate (−0.050). New Zealand still has two matches left. It has to play Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which are the two weakest teams in the group. In such a situation, it is not a big deal that New Zealand reaches 6 points and also improves its net run rate.
What is the easiest way for India?
The easiest way for India to reach the semi-finals is to defeat Australia in its last group match. This match is to be held on 13 October. If India wins then it will get 6 points. His net run rate is already fine. It will be even better with a win. However, New Zealand will still have a chance to oust India.
Tags: Icc T20 world cup, Pakistan cricket, T20 World Cup, Womens Cricket
FIRST PUBLISHED : October 11, 2024, 12:58 IST