Team India has remained undefeated in the T20 World Cup 2024 so far. India has not lost a single match in this tournament so far, despite this the team has not been able to secure its place in the semi-finals. The team has not yet reached the semi-finals from Group 1. At the same time, England and South Africa have made their place in the semi-finals from Group 2.
If we look at the latest situation of Group 1, then it is almost certain that Team India will reach the semi-finals. In such a situation, there is a question in everyone’s mind that if Team India reaches the top 4, then who will they face there. Who will they face between England and South Africa. So let us tell you the complete equation of the semi-finals.
As per the format of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the winner of Group 1 will face the runner-up of the other group in the semi-finals. Hence, India’s opponent in the semi-finals will be decided based on the results of the last two matches of the Super Eight round – India vs Australia and Afghanistan vs Bangladesh.
India vs England: Looking at the above mentioned India semi-final qualification scenarios, it is highly likely that Team India will top Group 1 and take on England on June 27 at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana. India lost to England in the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup semi-final. So far, India and England have won two out of four matches in the T20 World Cup.
India vs South Africa: For this match to take place, India need to finish second in Group 1, which will only be possible if Australia beat India by a big margin to drop their net run rate while Bangladesh beat Afghanistan in their final Super Eight match.
it scenarios This will give India a chance to reach the semi-finals as the second-placed team after Australia, who will later face England in the semi-finals. India have a 4-2 head-to-head record against South Africa in the T20 World Cup. However, they lost their last encounter in Perth in 2022.