Race to the Semis: Which Teams Hold the Key to Knockout Glory? Find out!

The race for the semi-finals is heating up, and every match is crucial. Teams are strategizing, adjusting their tactics, and giving their all to secure a spot among the top four. As we approach the final stages of the tournament, the excitement and anticipation are reaching fever pitch. Who will emerge victorious and claim a spot in the semi-finals? Only time will tell.

1. India

• Wins: 8
• Losses: 0
• Net run rate: +2.456
• Still to play: Netherlands (12 November)
• Path to qualification: Already qualified

2. South Africa

• Wins: 6
• Losses: 2
• Net run rate: +1.376
• Still to play: Afghanistan (10 November)
• Path to qualification: Already qualified

3. Australia

• Wins: 5
• Losses: 2
• Net run rate: +0.924
• Still to play: Afghanistan (7 November), Bangladesh (11 November)

Path to qualification:

• Win both remaining matches for guaranteed qualification
• Win one remaining match for guaranteed qualification
• Lose both matches but maintain a higher net run rate than at least two other teams

4. New Zealand

• Wins: 4
• Losses: 4
• Net run rate: +0.398
• Still to play: Sri Lanka (9 November)

Path to qualification:

• Win the remaining match and finish with a higher net run rate than at least two other teams
• Lose the remaining match; hope Pakistan and Afghanistan also lose and finish with a higher net run rate.

5. Pakistan

• Wins: 4
• Losses: 4
• Net run rate: +0.036
• Still to play: England (11 November)

Path to qualification:

• Win the remaining match and finish with a higher net run rate than at least two other teams
• Lose the remaining match, hope New Zealand and Afghanistan also lose, and finish with a higher net run rate.

Pakistan’s best scenario:

• Pakistan beats England
• Sri Lanka beats New Zealand
• Afghanistan loses one game and maintains a low net run rate.

6. Afghanistan

• Wins: 4
• Losses: 3
• Net run rate: -0.330
• Still to play: Australia (7 November), South Africa (10 November)

Path to qualification:

• Win both remaining matches for guaranteed qualification
• Win one remaining match and finish with a higher net run rate than at least two other teams
• Lose both matches, hope New Zealand and Pakistan also lose, and finish with a higher net run rate.

7. Sri Lanka

• Wins: 2
• Losses: 5
• Net run rate: -1.162
• Still to play: Bangladesh (6 November), New Zealand (9 November)
• Path to qualification: Win both remaining matches, hope New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan lose, and finish with a higher net run rate.

8. Netherlands

• Wins: 2
• Losses: 5
• Net run rate: -1.398
• Still to play: England (8 November), India (12 November)
• Path to qualification: Win both remaining matches, hope New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan lose, and finish with a higher net run rate.

9. Bangladesh

• Wins: 1
• Losses: 6
• Net run rate: -1.446
• Still to play: Sri Lanka (6 November), Australia (11 November)
• Path to qualification: Cannot qualify for knockout stage.

10. England

• Wins: 1
• Losses: 6
• Net run rate: -1.504
• Still to play: Netherlands (8 November), Pakistan (11 November)
• Path to qualification: Cannot qualify for knockout stage.