India has secured a spot in the Super 8 round after defeating the United States of America on June 12. Even though the standings in Group A are not finalized yet, it is certain that India will be considered the top team in the group, regardless of whether they finish first or second. The International Cricket Council (ICC) organized teams into four groups of five based on their rankings for Round 1, and these seedings will remain the same for the Super 8 stage.
According to the ICC seedings, India is currently the top team in Group A, followed by Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the US. Even if India ends up in the second position, they will still hold the A1 spot, while Pakistan would be A2. The US currently has 4 points from 3 matches, while Pakistan has 2 points from the same number of matches. If the US loses their next match and Pakistan wins theirs, the second position will be determined by the Net Run Rate (NRR), with Pakistan currently having a better NRR than the US.
India, having already qualified for the Super 8, will face Afghanistan (C2) on June 20. Their scheduled match against Sri Lanka (D2) on June 22 is still uncertain as the second position in Group D is up for grabs, with South Africa securing the top spot. On June 24, India is set to play against Australia (B2), who have also qualified for the Super 8. England, currently B1 with only 1 point from 2 matches, and Scotland, with 5 points from 3 matches, are vying for the second spot in Group B.
In the Super 8 stage, there will be two groups – Group 1 comprising the top 2 teams from Group A and Group B, and Group 2 with the top 2 teams from Group C and Group D. The teams in each group will compete against each other, with the top 2 teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
As cricket fans eagerly await the upcoming matches in the T20 World Cup 2024, the competition is heating up, and each team is giving their best to secure a spot in the later stages of the tournament. Stay tuned for more exciting matches and updates as the tournament progresses.