World T20: How Can India Reach The Semi-Finals
India must win their remaining World T20 games against Bangladesh and Australia to nourish any hopes of making the semi-finals from Group 2. New Zealand have become the first team to qualify to make the last-four stage.
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New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals in the World T20
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India must win against Bangladesh and Australia
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A loss against either team could put them out of the competition
New Zealand's wonderful 22-run victory over Pakistan has resulted in them sealing their spot in the semi-finals of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. This win has meant that India must now avoid a slip-up in their next two league games in order to qualify for the semi-finals (Points Table | Videos | Galleries)
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New Zealand's victory has put them in the semi-finals, while it has increased pressure on Australia and India to stay alive. Here are the qualifying scenarios for all the teams in the ICC World Twenty20.
Group 2 Qualifying Scenarios
New Zealand (P - 3, W - 3, Points - 6)
Matches to be played: Bangladesh (March 26)
New Zealand have become the first team to seal their spot in the knock-out games thanks to their 22-run win over Pakistan. They will be hoping to finish with a win against Bangladesh in order to seal the top spot in the group.
India (P - 2, W - 1, Points - 2)
Matches to be played: Bangladesh (March 23), Australia (March 27)
With New Zealand's victory over Pakistan, only one spot remains in Group 2. India's equation is simple. They must win against Bangladesh in Bangalore and defeat Australia in their last league game to qualify. A loss against either Australia or Bangladesh means that they will have to rely on Pakistan beating Australia by a small margin to stay alive. If India have to go past Australia and Pakistan's net run-rate, they must beat Bangladesh by greater than 50 runs or chase the target down with 6.2 overs remaining.
Australia (P - 2, W - 1, Points - 2)
Matches to be played: Pakistan (March 25), India (March 27)
The pressure is also on Australia. Their next two games are against Pakistan and India are a must-win. A loss against either of these two teams could see them heading towards the exit door. However, a win against both the Asian giants will propel them in the semi-finals.
Pakistan (P - 3, W - 1, Points - 2)
Matches to be played: Australia (March 25)
Pakistan have one foot near the exit door after their 22-run loss to New Zealand in Mohali. They will be looking to spoil Australia's party in their last league by defeating them.
Bangladesh (P - 2, W - 0, Points - 0)
Matches to be played: India (March 23), New Zealand (March 26)
New Zealand's win has meant that Bangladesh must defeat India in Bangalore. The Mashrafe Mortaza-led side will be aiming to thrash both India and New Zealand in order to boost their net run-rate. There could be a situation which involves three teams tied on four points. This might result in net run-rate being employed. Bangladesh will have to thrash India and New Zealand by huge margins to boost their NRR.