India have won three of their four group-stage matches at the Women’s T20 World Cup, but their semi-final fate will be decided on the final day of Group A action at Lord’s on Sunday, June 28. South Africa face Bangladesh in the day’s opening match before India take on Australia in the marquee clash.
Pakistan and the Netherlands are already out of the tournament, while Bangladesh’s hopes are hanging by a thread. That leaves India, Australia and South Africa in a three-way battle for the two semi-final spots from Group A.
On Thursday, India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets to stay in contention for a place in the semi-finals, while South Africa kept their campaign alive with an 88-run win over the Netherlands. Australia are virtually certain of progressing after winning all four of their group-stage matches and building a net run rate of +4.724.
India are second in the standings with a net run rate of +2.268 after their win over Bangladesh. South Africa, meanwhile, moved into positive territory on net run rate with their emphatic victory over the Netherlands, leaving all three teams in the hunt for the two semi-final spots.
Before Sunday’s double-header at Lord’s, Pakistan will face the Netherlands at the County Ground in Bristol on June 27. However, with both teams already out of the tournament, the result will have no impact on the battle for the semi-final places.
Remaining Group A fixtures
- Match 26: Pakistan Women vs Netherlands Women, Bristol, June 27
- Match 29: Bangladesh Women South Africa Women, Lord’s, June 28
- Match 30: Australia Women vs India Women, Lord’s, June 28
How India can qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup semis
If India lose to Australia
In that scenario, India will need Bangladesh to beat South Africa. If Bangladesh pull off an upset, the second semi-final spot will be decided on net run rate, with India and South Africa finishing level on points. The team with the superior net run rate will join Australia in the last four.
If India win against Australia
In that scenario, India will qualify with eight points if Bangladesh beat South Africa. However, if the Proteas win, both teams will finish on eight points, with the second semi-final spot to be decided on net run rate. The team with the superior net run rate will advance.
No result
If the match is washed out due to rain, India will need Bangladesh to beat South Africa to stay in contention. However, if the Proteas emerge victorious, India will be eliminated after finishing behind Australia and South Africa on points.
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