Jos Buttler’s England have now become the first team to register themselves into semi-finals. This ecstatic news for the fans have come after their thumping 10-wicket triumph over USA. Conversely, the co-hosts have now been eliminated. So what are the T20 World Cup semis qualification scenarios for South Africa and the West Indies? How can they make the cut? Their battle awaits as . But to get a deep dive into all the possibilities from Group 2, Insidesport comes up with an analysis.
Qualification Scenarios for Semis for Group 2
Group 2 | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Points | NRR |
England (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | o | o | 4 | +1.992 |
South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.625 |
West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.814 |
USA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.906 |
ENGLAND
First England beat West Indies by eight wickets, and then suffered a narrow seven-run loss against South Africa. However, their emphatic show against USA have made them the first of the all the Super 8 teams to qualify for the semis. Their massive 10-wicket win with 62 balls in hand, took their NRR over South Africa, meaning whatever happens in SA vs WI game, they are already through.
SOUTH AFRICA
They are in with a great chance to qualify for the T20 World Cup semis after a gap of 10 years. They have won against ENG and USA already and almost through. They just need a point to enter into semis. However, if SA losses, they will be automatically be out. Their match against WI is a virtual quarter-final in that sense.
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WEST INDIES
The two-time champions suffered a crushing defeat in their first Super 8 match vs South Africa. But then they mauled USA. They need to win their last match. If they win, it will be WI and ENG to face Group 1 opponents.
USA
A memorable tournament nonetheless for USA, who eliminated Pakistan from the tournament. However, three losses in Super 8 means goodbye from the World Cup!