Australia's 24-run loss to India in the Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup has dealt a blow to their semi-final hopes - but there is still a chance of progression.
The Aussies will need a result to go their way but the dream of lifting the T20 World Cup in the USA is not yet over.
With it all on the line, The Sporting News explains how Australia can through to the last four.
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How Australia can still qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals
At 10:30am (AEST) on Tuesday, June 25, Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in the final Super 8 game for Group 1.
For Australia to progress
Australia need Bangladesh to defeat Afghanistan by a margin that doesn't take their Net Run Rate above Australia's.
For this to happen, Bangladesh needs to chase down the total of 116 in 12.2 overs or more.
For Australia to be eliminated
Australia will be out of the T20 World Cup if Afghanistan defend the total (5-115).
If Bangladesh wins by more than 61 runs or chases the target down in less than 12.1 overs, then Australia will also be out.
Super 8 Group 1 standings
Top two teams progress to semi-finals
| Team | M | W | L | N/R | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.017 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.331 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.650 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.489 |
In the Super 8 stage of the tournament, the top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. If more than two teams are tied on points for qualification, the two semi-finalists from each group will be determined using the following process.
- The team with the greatest number of wins will be placed in the higher position.
- If two or more teams are equal in terms of both points as well as wins, the team with the higher Net Run Rate (NRR) will be placed higher in the standings.
- If the two or more teams are equal in Net Run Rate as well, they will be ordered according to the head-to-head matches played between them (points and then NRR in those matches).
- If somehow the teams still remain to be equal, the team with a higher ranking according to the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings will be placed higher. Standings as at the 31st of May, 2024 will be considered.
