At the midway mark of the T20 World Cup 2024, the race for the Super Eight berths is heating up with 20 group stage matches still to play.
Surprising results, upsets, and inclement weather have put four pre-seeded teams – Pakistan, England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka – in precarious positions, with three of them relying on assistance from other teams.
Oman is the only team officially out of contention for a Super Eight spot across all four groups at this stage.
Here’s the current scenario following the Scotland vs Oman match on June 9.
Group A
Remaining fixtures:
- Pakistan vs Canada
- USA vs India
- USA vs Ireland
- India vs Canada
- Pakistan vs Ireland
With each team having played two matches, India and co-hosts USA are in a strong position, needing just one win to secure their spots in the Super Eight, provided Canada drops points elsewhere.
Pakistan’s campaign hangs by a thread after consecutive defeats.
They must win their remaining matches against Ireland and Canada and rely on other results to have any chance of progressing.
Group B
Remaining fixtures:
- Australia vs Namibia
- England vs Oman
- Namibia vs England
- Australia vs Scotland
Scotland leads this group, and a win for Australia in their next match against Namibia could seal their passage to the next round while ending Namibia’s hopes.
England’s defeat to Australia has put them in a precarious position, needing victories against Namibia and Oman to stay in contention.
Group C
Remaining fixtures:
- West Indies vs New Zealand
- Afghanistan vs PNG
- New Zealand vs Uganda
- New Zealand vs PNG
- West Indies vs Afghanistan
Afghanistan and West Indies are in favorable positions in this competitive group, with New Zealand needing victories in all their remaining matches to have any chance of progressing.
Group D
Remaining fixtures:
- South Africa vs Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka vs Nepal
- Bangladesh vs Netherlands
- South Africa vs Nepal
- Bangladesh vs Nepal
- Sri Lanka vs Netherlands
Group D remains wide open, with all five teams still in contention.
A win for South Africa against Bangladesh would strengthen their position, while Sri Lanka needs victories against Netherlands and Nepal to stay alive.
As the tournament progresses, the competition is expected to intensify, with teams fighting tooth and nail for a coveted spot in the Super Eight.
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