Both India, Pakistan set to quality for Super 8:Australia, England in do-or-die situation; qualification scenarios of all four groups

24 matches of the T20 World Cup group stage have been played. 16 matches remain in 6 days. So far no team has secured a place in Super-8, but on Saturday, South Africa almost confirmed their position by defeating New Zealand. Afghanistan’s qualification is difficult, while Oman became the first team to be eliminated. Group A: Today India-Pakistan have chance for qualification Group-A includes host India and 2009 champion Pakistan, along with America, the Netherlands and Namibia. India and Pakistan are in top-2 positions in the points table with 2 wins each. The team winning today’s match between them will almost confirm their place in the Super-8. While the losing team will have to win their last two matches. In this group, Namibia has lost both matches; if they lose another, they will be eliminated. America and the Netherlands have also lost 2-2 matches; they, too, must win their final matches to qualify. Both teams are at third and fourth positions with 1-1 wins. Group B: Australia, England in a do-or-die situation Group-B’s situation is currently the most interesting. Zimbabwe, who defeated home team Sri Lanka and Australia, are in the top-2 positions with 2-2 wins. Australia has one match to play against Sri Lanka; if the Kangaroo team loses here, it will be almost impossible for them to reach the next round. Because Zimbabwe will then reach the Super-8 by defeating Ireland. Sri Lanka also has a match against Zimbabwe; the team that wins this will confirm their place in the next round. Australia also has to face Oman, but they need to win both their last matches to qualify. Oman is already out after losing 3 matches. Ireland has lost 2 matches; it’s very difficult for the team to qualify. Their last match will be against Zimbabwe. Group C: England needs to win all matches 2-time champions England and West Indies are in this group along with Scotland, Italy and Nepal. Both World Champion teams are in the first 2 positions in the points table after winning 2 matches each. England’s only loss came against the West Indies. Now the English team must win their last match against Italy to qualify. West Indies has to face Italy and Nepal; winning both matches will help the team finish at number 1. If Scotland and Nepal lose one more match each, both teams will be eliminated from the next round. Italy has 1 win and 1 loss, but they have 2 matches remaining against England and West Indies, making it difficult for the team to qualify by winning both matches. Group D: Afghanistan is almost out, South Africa’s path easier This was the tournament’s toughest group. It included 2024 finalist South Africa, 2021 runner-up New Zealand, and 2024 semifinalist Afghanistan. Afghanistan lost both their matches against the Kiwis and Proteas teams. Now they need to win their last two matches and also pray for New Zealand’s defeat to qualify. South Africa with 6 points from 3 wins has almost secured a place in the next round. The team can finish at number 1 in the group stage by defeating UAE in their last match. New Zealand has also won 2 matches, and the team will reach Super-8 by winning their last match against Canada. UAE has one win, but they have 2 matches against Afghanistan and South Africa. If the team wins both, they will advance to the next round. Meanwhile, Afghanistan and Canada will be eliminated if they lose even one match.