How can India qualify for the semis of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024?

After a huge 82-run against the curredent Asian Champions Sri Lanka, the Women in Blue have given themselves a chance to qualify for the semi-finals of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. India suffered a huge defeat against New Zealand in their first match of the tournament and had to climb up the ladder with big wins in the next two games.

Though the win against Sri Lanka only bettered their chances of qualifying for the final four, they are not guaranteed a spot till now. India need to beat the defending champions Australia in the final group match on Sunday to not worry about the NRR. Here's how India can qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.

1. India beat Australia while Pakistan and New Zealand lose one game each

The easiest way for India to qualify would be to beat the mighty Australians and hope both Pakistan and New Zealand lose at least one of their two remaining matches. In that case, India will qualify without even worrying about the NRR.

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2. Australia lose both of their games

Another way for India to qualify without the NRR in action is the unlikely event of Australia losing their remaining games and India and Pakistan. In that case, India will qualify along with Pakistan or New Zealand fighting for the second spot.

3. India beat Australia, but Pakistan and New Zealand win 

If India beat Australia and Pakistan and New Zealand win their games, in that case, three teams will be in six points and everything then will go to NRR. India then will have to make sure they are beating Australia by a good margin because New Zealand with better NRR can sneak in to grab the second spot.

As per ESPNCricinfo, if India win by 1 run against Australia, then New Zealand will have to win by a combined margin of 38 runs from both games. If India win by 10-runs, then the margin would go up to 48 runs approximately. 

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4. If India lose to Australia

There would still be a chance for India to qualify even if they lose against the defending champions. In that case, they will have to make sure they lose by the smallest of margins and then hope both Pakistan and New Zealand lose at least one of their remaining matches.

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Everything will then come down to NRR and India's 82-run win against Sri Lanka might come in handy during that situation. However, since New Zealand will be playing the final game of the group, they will have a clear idea about the NRR.

Games left in Group A

• 11 October 2024 | 7.30 pm IST | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women
• 12 October 2024 | 3.30 pm IST | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women
• 13 October 2024 | 7.30 pm IST | India Women vs Australia Women
• 14 October 2024 | 7.30 pm IST | Pakistan Women vs New Zealand Women

Semi-final schedule

• A1 vs B2 - 17 October 2024 | 7.30 pm IST
• A2 vs B1 - 18 October 2024 | 7.30 pm IST