New Delhi. India has entangled itself in the equation of ifs and buts by losing the victory in hand against Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup. If India had scored 14 runs in the last over, its place in the semi-finals would have been confirmed. This did not happen and now all India’s hopes are pinned on Pakistan’s victory. Australia team has reached the semi-finals after defeating India. There is a race between India, New Zealand and Pakistan to become the second semi-finalist team. Let us know the complete equation of Group A now.
There are 5 teams in the group of Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia has reached the semi-finals after winning all its matches with 8 points. Sri Lanka is preparing to return home after losing all its matches. India and New Zealand have 4 points each. Pakistan has 2 points. India’s net run rate is 0.322 and New Zealand’s is 0.282. The net run rate of Pakistan (−0.488) is negative.
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How can India play semi-finals?
Now India can play the semi-finals only if Pakistan team defeats New Zealand. But if this happens, Pakistan’s victory margin should be 52 runs or less. If Pakistan wins by 53 or more runs then it will itself reach the semi-finals. New Zealand is out of the mathematics of run rate. If he wins, he will reach the semi-finals with 6 points. If New Zealand loses then India or Pakistan will play the semi-finals.
What if rain cancels the match?
If it is canceled due to bad weather, New Zealand will directly benefit from it. If the match is cancelled, one point each will be distributed between the two teams. If this happens, New Zealand will come second in the group with 5 points and will get a ticket for the semi-finals.
What if the match is tied?
If the match between Pakistan and New Zealand is tied then a super over will be played to decide the result. The team that wins the super over will get 2 points. If New Zealand wins the Super Over, it will get 6 points. If Pakistan wins the Super Over then the net run rate will decide which team will play the semi-finals.
India lost by 9 runs
Australia defeated India by 9 runs in a very exciting match on Sunday. India needed 14 runs in the last over. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was at the crease. Had 5 wickets in hand. But Australian bowler Annabel Sutherland ended India’s game by dismissing 4 batsmen in this over. In response to Australia’s 151 runs, the Indian team could score only 142 runs for 9 wickets.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : October 14, 2024, 11:17 IST