T20 World Cup scenarios: After their match against Nepal washed out, Sri Lanka is one of the heavyweights who could be ousted early from the current T20 World Cup in 2024. (IMAGE: AP)Following the collapse of their match against Nepal, Sri Lanka is one of the heavyweights in the running for the T20 World Cup 2024 that might be eliminated early. (IMAGE: AP)
Some teams are in a worse predicament than others. We dissect the qualification options for the heavyweights, including England, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, in this explainer:
How is Sri Lanka able to make it to the T20 World Cup Super 8?
The scenario in Sri Lanka: One point was earned after three games with an NRR of -0.777.
The Sri Lankan team was undoubtedly impacted by the Wednesday early washout of their match against Nepal. The irony of this circumstance is that to advance to the Super 8 stage, they will have to beg the weather gods for assistance.
On June 17, Sri Lanka plays their final match against the Netherlands following the washout in Lauderhill. They will have three points if they win because Bangladesh and South Africa both handed them losses. With two games remaining, Bangladesh and the Netherlands have now tied for second place.
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This implies that they must occur in the order listed below: The Netherlands vs. Bangladesh game is canceled, awarding a single point to each team. If there is a match, Sri Lanka will be eliminated once one of the two teams receives two points.
In addition, Sri Lanka will require South Africa to win Nepal on Friday and Nepal to overcome Bangladesh on Sunday if the washout occurs. Eventually, they will have to win on Sunday against the Netherlands.
However, even if everything goes as planned, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Nepal will all end with three points. After that, net run rates will be used, and Sri Lanka must ensure they finish ahead of all three teams.
How is Pakistan going to make it to the T20 World Cup Super 8?
The state of Pakistan: Pakistan has two points after three games and is ranked third in Group A. Canada has two points as well.
Pakistan finally gained some ground after losing to the United States and India when they triumphed over Canada. They now have a net run rate of 0.191. In addition to defeating Ireland, Pakistan must also cause the United States to lose its final two games. Calculations show that Pakistan will need to win by any margin as long as they score at least 112 runs batting first, even if the USA manages to lose their two group matches by a combined margin of ten runs (with scores of 140 by the team batting first).
Pakistan Canada T20 World CupOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Canada, Mohammad Amir, second from left, celebrates with teammates following the dismissal of Canada’s captain Saad Bin Zafar. (PTI/AP)
Pakistan will be watching the skies intently for the match against Ireland, which takes place at Lauderhill, the same venue that saw the Wednesday morning games between Nepal and Sri Lanka collapse. The Asian powerhouses will be eliminated from the World Cup if the USA manages to secure even one more point and Pakistan loses a point as a result of a washout.
How is England going to make it to the T20 World Cup Super 8?
The state of England: England has one point from two games and a net rating of -1.800, placing them in fourth place in group B.
England must prevail in their final two matches. However, they also need to pray that Australia wins their last group match on Saturday against Scotland. Right now, Scotland is scoring runs at a higher rate than England. Their victory over Oman with 41 balls remaining increased Scotland’s net run rate to 2.164 and further complicated England’s task.
England needs to win their final two matches against Oman and Namibia by specific margins to increase their net run rate (NRR), even if Scotland loses against Australia.
T20 World Cup scenarios: After their match against Nepal washed out, Sri Lanka is one of the heavyweights who could be ousted early from the current T20 World Cup in 2024. (IMAGE: AP)Following the collapse of their match against Nepal, Sri Lanka is one of the heavyweights in the running for the T20 World Cup 2024 that might be eliminated early. (IMAGE: AP)
T20 World Cup hypothetical situations: Currently, there is a rush among several heavyweights to qualify for the T20 World Cup Super 8. Certain teams are under duress as a result of group game washouts, while other teams have had losses that have threatened their prospects.
Some teams are in a worse predicament than others. We dissect the qualification options for the heavyweights, including England, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, in this explainer: