T20 World Cup 2022: Group two scenario - Race to the Semi-Finals

The T20 World Cup has produced many surprises, and it is all to play for in group two in the final matches on 6 November.

The only team eliminated is the Netherlands, who are bottom of the table with their three defeats.

However, India, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe depend not only on their results but also on the results of the others to secure the top two spots. Let us take a look at different scenarios:                                                 

T20 WORLD CUP 2022 GROUP TWO

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
India	4	3	0	1	6
South Africa	4	2	0	1	5
Pakistan	4	2	0	2	4
Bangladesh	4	2	0	2	4
Zimbabwe	4	1	0	2	3
Netherlands	4	1	0	3	2

 

India VS Zimbabwe, Sunday

India is at the top of group two with three wins from four matches, and as clear favourites for the last game, they have the best chance of
finishing in the top two.

With a win, they would automatically enter the semi-finals. Should they lose? They can still qualify if several factors work in their favour, namely South Africa losing or Bangladesh beating Pakistan.

India can also progress if the match is washed out, as only South Africa can match their seven points.

Zimbabwe could get to five points if they shock one of the tournament favourites in Melbourne on Sunday, but their current low net run
rate means they are sure to miss out on the top two places even if other teams in group two have the same score.