In a thrilling contest at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, the Indian Cricket Team triumphed over their arch-rivals Pakistan by 6 runs. Defending a modest total of 119, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh delivered stellar performances that dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup.
Despite having a relatively low score to defend, India’s bowlers rose to the occasion, with Bumrah and Arshdeep leading the charge, ultimately securing a narrow yet memorable victory for India. The recent win against Pakistan has taken the Indian Cricket Team to the top of the rankings on Group A table.
| POINTS TABLE – GROUP A | |||||
| POSITION | TEAM | WON | LOST | NRR | POINTS |
| 1 | India | 2 | 0 | 1.455 | 4 |
| 2 | USA | 2 | 0 | 0.626 | 4 |
| 3 | Canada | 1 | 1 | -0.274 | 2 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 0 | 2 | -0.150 | 0 |
| 5 | Ireland | 0 | 2 | -1.712 | 0 |
Here are team qualification scenarios for Super 8
1. India
Current Position: 1st
Points: 4 (2 matches, 2 wins)
NRR: 1.455
Remaining Matches: vs USA and vs Canada
India holds the upper hand in the race for the Super Eights as they sit on top of the Group A points table. With a comparatively better Net Run Rate than USA, team India will have to ensure that they win over the USA and then they will almost ensure their qualification.
India’s next match is against USA on June 12 and their final group-stage match will be against Canada on June 15. If India beats USA, then they will likely qualify as the group winners.
2. USA
Current Position: 2nd
Points: 4 (2 matches, 2 wins)
NRR: 0.626
Remaining Matches: vs India and vs Ireland
USA already have two wins in their kitty while all three of Pakistan, Ireland and Canada have lost their respective opening games. If USA beat India, which won’t be easy given the Men in Blue have already played a game in New York and the co-hosts will have to adapt to the surface, which has been challenging so far, coming from Dallas, where the contest between bat and ball was much better — USA can even top the group, but it won’t matter given the seedings for Super 8 have already been decided.
3. Canada
Current Position: 3rd
Points: 2 (2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss)
NRR: -0.274
Remaining Matches: vs Pakistan, vs India
Currently placed 3rd, if Canada wins both of their remaining matches, they will finish with 6 points and are likely to qualify for the next stage. If they win one match and lose the other, they will have 4 points, and their chances of qualifying will depend on their Net Run Rate (NRR) compared to other teams with 4 points. If Canada loses both matches, they will end up with 2 points and will not qualify for the next stage.
4. Pakistan
Current Position: 4th
Points: 0 (2 matches, 2 losses)
NRR: -0.150
Remaining Matches: vs Canada and vs Ireland
With the defeat, Pakistan’s chance of making it to the Super Eights is in grave danger. Babar Azam and his team will have to win both of their matches and depend on other results to qualify for the Super 8 stage in the T20 World Cup 2024.
In Pakistan’s case, USA is the biggest block.If the United States wins one of their last two matches, Pakistan will be eliminated. Hence Pakistan will have to hope that USA loses their last two matches against India and Ireland. If this happens and Pakistan wins their last two against Canada and Ireland, Babar Azam and his team may qualify for the next stages.
5. Ireland
Current Position: 5th
Points: 0 (2 matches, 2 losses)
NRR: -1.712
Remaining Matches: vs USA and vs Pakistan
If Ireland wins both of their remaining matches, they will finish with 4 points, and their chances of qualifying will depend on their Net Run Rate (NRR) compared to other teams with 4 points. If they win one match and lose the other, they will have 2 points and will not qualify for the next stage. If Ireland loses both matches, they will end up with 0 points and will not qualify for the next stage
India and the USA are currently leading the race for the top two spots in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. India, sitting at the top of the table with 4 points from 2 wins, are well-positioned to qualify, especially if they win their upcoming match against the USA. The USA, also with 4 points, have surprised many with their strong performance, and their qualification for the Super Eights would be a massive achievement, given their less-established presence in the cricketing fraternity..
If the USA manages to beat India or Ireland in their remaining matches, it would secure their spot in the next stage, marking a big upset in the tournament. This potential qualification underscores the rapid development and growing competitiveness of cricket in the USA, adding an exciting twist to the race for the top positions in Group A.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
