After conceding a huge, 58-run defeat against New Zealand, India defeated Pakistan followed up by a fantastic performance against Sri Lanka that has boosted their semifinal chances at the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup.
With two wins in three matches, India will now be eyeing the big test against the Aussies as they sight a spot in the semifinal of the Women's T20 World Cup. Here are the possible scenarios of India making it to the semis.
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Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Group A points table
| Team | M | W | L | N/R | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.786 |
| India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.576 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.282 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.488 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -2.173 |
How can India reach the semi-final of the T20 World Cup?
Following, what looks like a win by a big margin against Sri Lanka, the Indian side have repaired the damage done to them by the White Ferns earlier in the tournament.
The win against Pakistan didn't do much good to the Indian side as they crawled their way to the victory after struggling in the run chase.
But after a huge win over Sri Lanka, India climbed up to the 2nd spot with the net run rate nearing the positive line and 4 points on the table. Australia winning against NZ by 60 runs has helped India in terms of the net run rate, however, the White Ferns will be playing Pakistan in their final group game, after India plays Australia.
Here's what India needs to do:
1. Win against Australia: India will face the in-form Australian side on October 13. The Aussies have all but confirmed their spot in the semifinal from the group.
India will need to win by a decent margin if they bat first or chase down the score quickly in case of a chase.
Even if India have to win against Australia and NZ beat Pakistan, India have to hope their NRR stays above NZ's.
2. Lose against Australia: If India loses to Australia, they have to hope for the White Ferns to lose against Pakistan. And they have to hope, their loss to Australia is not heavy as NRR will become a factor.
NZ have the advantage of playing their final group game after India's match against Australia which means they will know what they have to do to pip India.
When are India and NZ next playing?
India will face Australia on October 13 after their match against Pakistan on October 11.
New Zealand will play Pakistan on October 14, which will be after India's last match.
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