India into Semi-Finals
India on Monday assured themselves a semifinal spot after they defeated Australia by 24 runs, putting them on the brink of elimination. The 2021 champions will now have to keep a keen eye on the match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh on Tuesday morning, hoping for a win for the Bangal Tigers.
Ideal Start of India
Defending 205, India got off to an ideal start after Arshdeep Singh sent back David Warner in the very first over. But the Men in Blue’s serial tormentor Travis Head built up a good partnership with captain Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell to steady the Aussies.
Kuldeep would snare both Marsh and Maxwell while Hardik Pandya snapped up Marcus Stoinis cheaply as Head still remained unbeaten. He would ultimately fall for 76 as Australia suffered a collapse with Tim David and Matthew Wade both getting dismissed in quick fashion.
HIT-MAN
Actually Rohit Sharma’s 92 off 41 balls, that had 7 fours and 8 sixes, at St Lucia was also an ode to street cricket.The reactions he generated from bowlers were not anger or frustration, but one of pure disbelief. Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc’s lips curled in a “wow” when he walked back to pick his cap from the umpire after the most demoralising over of his life. Pat Cummins looked dazed as he seldom would when Rohit smoked him onto the corrugated roof with the ease of plucking a flower from his back garden. Or the marvel in the eyes of Adam Zampa, or the dread in the eyes of Marcus Stoinis, when Rohit rollicked 16 runs off three balls.
India will now take on England in the semifinal match on June 27 in Guyana.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma combined brute force with elegance in his 92 off 41 balls as India amassed 205 for five against Australia on a belter in their final Super Eights fixture of the T20 World Cup.
How can Australia qualify?
Come on, Bangladesh!’ Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said with a cheeky smile at the post-match presentation ceremony after his side lost against India. Couple of matches back, they were unbeaten and flying high but defeats against Afghanistan and India have put Australia on the brink of going back home before the semifinals.
After Australia’s 24-run defeat, India officially sealed their place in the semifinals as toppers of Group 1. Rohit Sharma and Co will now take on England in Guyana in the 2nd semifinal. Who will face South Africa though?
The equation for Afghanistan is simple. Defeat Bangladesh, they create history and reach the semifinals. Even a washout without a result is enough for Rashid Khan’s men.
Australia will be rooting for Bangladesh, but not by a big margin because the Tigers too are still alive. According to ESPNCricinfo, if Bangladesh win by more than 62 runs after scoring 150, then they can overtake the Aussies. Any smaller margin of Bangladesh win, then Australia sneak through.
FAQ’s:
Is India qualified for the semi-final in 2024?
IND vs. AUS Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight: India Qualify for Semi-Finals With a 24-Run Win. Cricket News.
How can Australia qualify?
Australia's semi-final qualification scenario But a victory for Bangladesh by any lesser margin would see Australia, who have a NRR of -0.331, make it to the last four as Afghanistan would not be able to improve their NRR sufficiently.
What is the format for the 2024 T20?
Format. The 20 qualifying teams were divided into four groups of five teams; the top two teams in each group advanced to the Super 8 stage. The eight advanced teams were divided into two groups of four teams based on pre-tournament seedings; the top two teams in each group will advance to a four-team knockout stage.
Where will India play the semi-final in 2024?
The second semi-final between India and England will be at 10:30 AM. on Thursday morning, June 27 (local time) at Guyana's Providence Stadium. India had been allotted the second semi-final in Guyana well before the tournament started, irrespective of their Super Eight finish.
Who is The Man of the Match?
Man of the Match: Rohit Sharma. Most Runs: Rohit Sharma (92 off 47balls) Most Wickets: Kuldeep Yadav (3/24)
