Rain has performed an enormous function in shaping the ICC Champions Trophy Group B semi-final race, and because of this, Australia have certified regardless of enjoying just one full match. In the meantime, Afghanistan’s hopes are all however over, barring a miracle of unimaginable proportions. South Africa, in the meantime, have additionally put one step into the ultimate 4. They’ve a recreation towards out-of-place England on March 1.
Champions Trophy Group B semifinal situation
How can South Africa qualify?
With one semi-final spot nonetheless up for grabs, South Africa are in pole place to safe their place. They solely have to keep away from a heavy defeat towards already-eliminated England to hitch Australia within the ultimate 4. Afghanistan, then again, are holding onto a mathematical miracle that’s nearly unimaginable.
- If SA lose by 207+ runs or fail to chase a goal of 300 inside 11.1 overs, they are going to be eradicated, and Afghanistan will qualify.
- Another loss will see South Africa qualify on NRR.
How can Afghanistan qualify?
Realistically, Afghanistan are nearly out. However mathematically, they nonetheless have one final hope – England should demolish South Africa.
For Afghanistan to tug off the best escape, England have to beat SA by 207+ runs (assuming a 300-run first innings whole). If England chase, they have to accomplish that inside 11.1 overs to overturn Afghanistan’s unfavourable NRR and ship them to the semis.
How can England qualify?
They can not. England have already been eradicated after two straight losses. Even when they beat South Africa, they’ll solely attain 2 factors—inadequate to make the highest two.
Up to date Group B Factors Desk
| Workforce | Mat | Received | Misplaced | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (Q) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | +0.475 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +2.140 |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -0.990 |
| England (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.305 |
Key:
- (Q) – Certified
- (E) – Eradicated
Potential Semi-Closing Matchups
- If South Africa win or keep away from a large loss, they’ll be part of Australia within the semis.
- If Afghanistan miraculously qualify, they’ll be part of Australia within the semis.
- India vs Australia & South Africa vs New Zealand (Doubtless situation if India beat NZ).
- India vs South Africa & Australia vs New Zealand (If NZ high Group A).
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