Team India’s dominant win against the USA on Wednesday secured their spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Here’s a breakdown of who they’ll likely face in the crucial Super 8 stage.
Super 8 format and seeding
The Super 8 stage kicks off on June 19th, featuring the eight remaining teams divided into two groups of four. Each group winner and runner-up will then progress to the semi-finals.
Team placements are determined by pre-tournament seedings. Here’s how the groups will likely shape up:
- Group 1: A1 (India), B2 (Australia), C1 (Afghanistan), D2 (Likely Bangladesh)
- Group 2: A2, B1 (England/Scotland), C2 (West Indies), D1 (Likely South Africa)
India vs Australia confirmed in Super 8
As the top seed in Group A, India will automatically face the second seed from Group B. Since England, the defending champions, are also in Group B, Australia, despite finishing on top in the group stage, will be India’s confirmed opponent in the Super 8.
Afghanistan after knocking out New Zealand will also be in India’s Super 8 group. The last team likely to be in India’s group will be Bangladesh.
Super 8 Group: Waiting on Group C & D Results
The remaining teams in India’s group haven’t been finalized yet. Currently, New Zealand (Group C’s top seed) seems unlikely to qualify, potentially paving the way for Afghanistan to join India’s pool.
Similarly, South Africa, the top seed from Group D, has already secured their Super 8 spot. Bangladesh is currently favored to be the second qualifier from Group D, meaning they would face India in the Super 8 stage.
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Exciting India Super 8 group
With India’s two opponents confirmed and the remaining team likely to be revealed soon, the anticipation for the Super 8 stage intensifies. The knockout rounds promise thrilling matches as teams battle for a place in the coveted T20 World Cup final.
