All matches in this group are over. As expected, former champions Sri Lanka are at the top of the points table with two wins from three matches. Sri Lanka will now join Australia, England, New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group 1 of the Super 12. The Netherlands finished second with two wins from three matches. The Dutch team will join India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and South Africa in Group 2 of Super 12. The UAE defeated Namibia and cleared the way for the Netherlands. With this, India’s path to the semi-finals has also become easier. Now Team India and Dutch team will face on 27 October.
See also Group B equation
Two-time former champions West Indies take on Ireland and Scotland face Zimbabwe on Friday, with the top two teams in Group B qualifying for the Super 12. Whichever two teams win their matches between West Indies, Ireland, Scotland and Zimbabwe will go ahead, but with rain predicted on Friday in Hobart, matches are likely to be heavily impacted, after which the equation is net run-rate. will change into If both matches are cancelled, Scotland will qualify as B1 then Zimbabwe will qualify as B2 team.
Group B entangled in if-buts
Currently, Scotland is at the top of the table with a best NRR of 0.759 along with Zimbabwe in second place. If both matches on Friday are called off without a ball being bowled, Scotland and Zimbabwe will advance to the Super 12. If a West Indies vs Ireland match is played and the second match is washed out, the winner of that match along with Scotland will advance to the next stage. If the Scotland vs Zimbabwe match is played and the second match is cancelled, the winner of the match will advance to the Super 12 with West Indies. So, all the teams have a lot to play for and hopefully rain doesn’t interfere and better matches will be seen.
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