India-W vs Ireland-W Highlights- India win by 5 runs: Smriti Mandhana smashed a career best 87 as India made it to the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Team India had their luck to thank as rain gods favoured them well, helping them seal a five-run win over Ireland. Harmanpreet kaur and Co will now face Australia in the semi-finals. Follow IND-W vs IRE-W LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
- India are 2nd in Group 2 with 4 points from 3 games.
- India’s 11-run loss has all but guaranteed England the top spot in Group 2.
- With the top 2 qualifying for semifinals, Pakistan and WestIndies are still in the race.
- Ireland have already been eliminated.
- But if India lose to Ireland and Pakistan win against WestIndies and England, India will exit.
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How do things stand in Group 2?
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
| 1 | England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.776 | 6 |
| 2 | India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.205 | 4 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.542 | 2 |
| 4 | West Indies | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.913 | 2 |
| 5 | Ireland | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.989 | 0 |
India had a chance to seal the deal in Group 2. But despite Smriti Mandhana’s half-century, India failed to chase 152 runs. That has opened the entire Group 2. England are in pole position with 3 wins in 3 games. But they too have not secured their semifinal spot.
Pakistan have two games in hand while West Indies are also on 2 points from 3 games. For India to qualify, they need to beat Ireland while also hope that Pakistan lose at least one game out of the remaining 2. But in any case, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co will closely watch the Pakistan vs WestIndies match.
How can India qualify for semifinals?
Scenario 1: If WestIndies beat Pakistan
- If WestIndies beat Pakistan today in their last game, it will give India a massive boost. But it won’t secure them any spots.
- Windies will tie India on 4 points but Pakistan will still have an advantage as they will have a game in hand.
- WI will still bow out as they are on a -0.913 NRR.
- Windies can qualify with 4 points if Pakistan lose to England and India lose to Ireland by big margins.
Scenario 2: If Pakistan beat WestIndies –
- A Pakistan win against WestIndies will complicate things for India.
- Pakistan will go par on 4 points with India and will take the 2nd spot in Group 2 on the basis of better NRR.
- However, it won’t be the end of the world for India.
- The final group game on Tuesday will decide who goes through.
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Scenario 3: If India beat Ireland –
- India will be in good position to qualify for semifinals if they beat Ireland on Monday.
- It will take India to 6 points from 4 games, on par with England.
- But it won’t guarantee them a spot in the semis.
- India will have to rely on results from England vs Pakistan match.
Scenario 3: If Ireland beat India
- India can still qualify with a loss to Ireland.
- But India will have to rely on England hammering Pakistan by a huge margin to even have a shot at semifinal spot.
- Pakistan have an NRR of +1.542 while India are on +0.205.
- Hence, it will be almost impossible for India to leapfrog Pakistan.
However, even if India qualify for the semifinals as a second team from Group 2, their final hopes will be in jeopardy. The second-placed team from Group 2 will face mighty Australia in the semifinals. Australia are guaranteed the top spot in Group 1 having won all four of their matches.
Considering India’s recent record against Australia, they will want to avoid the World No 1 T20 team. Australia have only lost two matches since 2020 in regulation time. India suffered a humiliating defeat in the Commonwealth Games final. Australia also handed India a comprehensive 4-1 series defeat at India’s home. India could only win one game in Super Over.
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