Australia defeated Pakistan by 21 runs to knock them out of the World Cup. With this win, their next clash against India will be a virtual knockout and the winner of that match goes through to the semi-finals to join New Zealand.
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.
Australia (P - 3, W - 2, Points - 4)
Matches to be played: India (March 27)
With Australia's 21-run win over Pakistan in Mohali, they have taken one step closer to the semi-finals. However, their next match against India on Sunday is a virtual knock-out. A win puts them in the semi-finals while a loss dumps them out of the tournament.
India (P - 3, W - 2, Points - 4)
Matches to be played: Australia (March 27)
With Pakistan's loss to Australia, the equation is simple. They must win against Australia in Mohali to join New Zealand in the semi-finals. A loss will see them bow out of the tournament.
Pakistan (P - 4, W - 1, Points - 2)
Pakistan's 21-run loss to Australia means they are eliminated from the World Cup.
Bangladesh (P - 3, W - 0, Points - 0)
Matches to be played: New Zealand (March 26)
Bangladesh's narrow loss to India means they are eliminated out of the tournament. They will be looking to spoil New Zealand's party by denying them a top spot finish. If they beat New Zealand by a big margin and either of India or Australia win their last league game, then Bangladesh can demote New Zealand to the second spot.
World T20: Australia Set-Up Virtual Knock-Out Clash Versus India After Eliminating Pakistan
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Australia eliminated Pakistan from the World T20 by defeating them in Mohali by 21 runs and their last match against India will be a virtual knock-out.
James Faulkner's 5/27 helped Australia defeat Pakistan by 21 runs to set up a virtual knock-out against India.© AFP