UAE/ Patiala, 09 October (Sports Desk)
The group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is nearing its conclusion, and the race for semi-final spots is heating up.
Group A:
- Australia: The defending champions are in a strong position to qualify, having won both of their matches. ((4 points | +2.524 NRR))
- Pakistan: Pakistan’s chances depend on their upcoming match against New Zealand. (2 points | +0.555 NRR)
- New Zealand: The White Ferns need to win their remaining matches to stay in contention.(2 points | -0.050 NRR)
- India: India must win at least one more match and improve their net run rate.(2 points | -1.217 NRR)
- Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka faces an uphill battle to qualify after losing their first two matches.Sri Lanka (0 points | – 1.667 NRR)
Remaining fixtures in Group A
India v Sri Lanka – Wednesday 9 October (18:00 local time), Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Australia v Pakistan – Friday 11 October (18:00 local time), Dubai International Cricket Stadium
New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Saturday 12 October (14:00 local time), Sharjah Cricket Stadium
India v Australia – Sunday 13 October (18:00 local time), Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Pakistan v New Zealand – Monday 14 October (18:00 local time), Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Group B:
- England: England is in a strong position to qualify, having won both of their matches. (4 points | +0.653 NRR)
- West Indies: West Indies needs to win their remaining matches, especially against Bangladesh. (2 points | +1.154 NRR)
- South Africa: South Africa can secure their place in the semi-finals with wins in their remaining matches.(2 points | +0.245 NRR)
- Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s chances depend on their results against West Indies and South Africa. (2 points | -0.125 NRR)
- Scotland: Scotland faces a challenging task to qualify for the semi-finals. (0 points | -1.897 NRR)
Remaining fixtures in Group B
- South Africa v Scotland – Wednesday 9 October (14:00 local time), Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Remaining fixtures in Group B
- Bangladesh v West Indies – Thursday 10 October (18:00 local time), Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Bangladesh v South Africa – Saturday 12 October (18:00 local time), Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- England v Scotland – Sunday 13 October (14:00 local time), Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- England v West Indies – Tuesday 15 October (18:00 local time), Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The remaining matches in both groups will determine the final standings and the teams that advance to the semi-finals.
