England on the Verge of Elimination After Scotland’s Big Win Over Oman? T20 World Cup Super 8 Qualification Scenario Explained – News18

While Pakistan’s second straight loss in the T20 World Cup 2024 has put the team’s chances of qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2024, England too find themselves in a similar situation after Scotland’s massive win over Oman on the same day India beat Pakistan in New York.

Both Pakistan and England were the T20 World Cup 2022 finalists, with England going to lift the crown in Australia. Still, now the situation is such that both top teams could be eliminated from the T20 World Cup in the league stages.

In Group B, Scotland, with five points from three matches, is currently leading the table. Their impressive performance, including a win over Oman, has put them in a strong position.

Pakistan Eliminated After Losing to India? T20 World Cup Super 8 Qualification Scenario Explained

The solitary point England earned came in a washout vs Scotland in their tournament opener, and they went on to lose to Australia in their next fixture. Scotland picked up wins against Namibia and Oman. The scenario is such that England, with games remaining, can only reach a maximum of 5 points. Because of Scotland gunning down Oman’s total 150/7 in just 13.1 overs, England now has to register big wins in their remaining two games to overcome Scotland’s Net run rate.

Can England Qualify for T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s

With Australia having two games remaining, the pressure is on for England. If Australia win either one, they secure a spot in the Super 8, leaving only one more spot from Group B. Scotland, with their superior run-rate, are in a favorable position. England, on the other hand, will need to deliver big wins in their remaining matches to keep their Super 8 qualification hopes alive and also Hope that Scotland do not upset Australia in the final league game. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

Can Pakistan Qualify for T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s

Only two teams from each of the four groups advance to the second stage. So Pakistan needs to win its remaining games against Canada and Ireland and also hope the results of other group games go in its favour to progress to the Super 8s.

“Have to win the last two matches. Will sit and discuss our mistakes but looking forward to the last two matches,” Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said after the match.

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