T20 World Cup 2024: After the recent match between Afghanistan and PNG on Friday, let's look at the current state of the T20 World Cup and find out which teams have qualified for Super 8 and which have been eliminated. Also, check the Super 8 qualification scenarios for some of the top teams yet to confirm their place in the latter stages of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Midway through the tournament, quite a few teams have confirmed their place in the Super 8 stage. With 10 matches to go in the group stage, the fight for the Super 8 qualification is heating up.
Which teams have qualified for the Super 8 stage?
India, Australia, Afghanistan, West Indies and South Africa are the five teams that have qualified for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup, each having won all of the three matches played so far.
Afghanistan were the latest team to book their place in the Super 8 stage after a comprehensive 7-wicket over Papua New Guinea, with this win the Afghans moved to the top of the Group C points table.
On Wednesday, the co-host nation West Indies booked their place in the Super 8 after a thrilling win against Kiwis at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.
Earlier, India booked a place in the Super 8 after a nervy win against the USA on June 12.
Australia who are part of Group B confirmed their qualification after a thumping 9-wicket win over Namibia on Wednesday, June 12.
South Africa, part of Group D, became the first team to confirm their Super 8 qualification.
Which teams have been eliminated from the T20 World Cup?
New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, Oman and Namibia have been officially eliminated from the T20 World Cup.
PNG was the latest team to get knocked out of the competition after their loss against Afghanistan. The result also confirmed the elimination of New Zealand and Uganda from Group C.
A day earlier, elimination of Sri Lanka was confirmed after Bangladesh's win against the Netherlands in the Group D match.
Oman was the first team to be eliminated from the T20 World Cup having lost all of their opening three matches.
Namibia was the second team to be knocked out of the tournament after defeat at the hands of the Aussies. A super over win against Oman in their opening game was the solitary victory in the three matches they have played so far.
Super 8 Qualification Format and Scenarios
Top two teams of each of the four groups will qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. India, Australia, Afghanistan, South Africa and West Indies are the five teams that have confirmed their place in the Super 8, which means three more places are up for grabs.
Lets take a quick look at the qualification scenarios of some of the top teams that are likely to book a berth in the Super 8 stages.
How can Pakistan qualify for 'Super 8'?
For Pakistan to qualify for the Super 8 stage they need the USA to lose their match against Ireland on Friday and ensure they win against the Irish team on Sunday, June 16.
These results will mean that both teams will end up on four points each but the 'Men in Green' will qualify basis of a superior net run rate compared to the USA.
How can the USA qualify for 'Super 8'?
USA will qualify for the Super 8 stage if they win their last match against Ireland on Friday, June 14.
How can England qualify for 'Super 8'?
For England to ensure qualification, they need to win their match against Namibia on Saturday, June 15 and hope that Australia will do them a favour by beating Scotland in their match on Sunday, June 16.
These results will mean that both teams will end up on five points each but the defending T20 champions will qualify basis of a superior net run rate.
How can Scotland qualify for 'Super 8'?
Scotland will qualify for the Super 8 stage if England fails to win their match against Namibia on June 15. A win against Australia on June 16 will guarantee them a place in the Super 8 and a top spot in Group B.
How can Bangladesh qualify for 'Super 8'?
Bangladesh will guarantee Super 8 qualification if they win their match against Nepal on Monday, June 17. A loss against Nepal will not be the end of the road for the Asian team and they can still qualify for the Super 8 stage if the results of other matches go in their favour and their net run rate is not inferior to others.
Note: The qualification scenarios were updated after the Afghanistan vs PNG match on Friday, June 14.
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