Is India assured of T20 WC 2022 semis berth after beating Bangladesh? Scenario explained

Men In Blue reclaimed top spot in Group 2 points table of Super 12 st at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday, after claiming a five-run win via DLS method against Bangladesh. While India currently sit at top of standings with three wins and a loss from four games, y are yet to earn qualification for T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final. After India’s win on Wednesday, South Africa found mselves at . 2 spot, while Pakistan is placed third with one win from three games. 

Has India already qualified for T20 WC semis?

In order to reach semi-final, India needs to win against Zimbabwe in Melbourne on Sunday. y are still t qualified for semis as Pakistan continues to remain in race for kckout st. With two matches remaining, Pakistan is still in race to qualify for semis with six points.

However, if Pakistan lose to South Africa on Thursday, India will get a massive boost ahead of semi-final as Babar Azam and Co. will be eliminated from tournament. In case Pakistan win against South Africa and goes on to defeat Bangladesh on Sunday by decent margins and Zimbabwe beat India, Pakistan could finish ahead of India in points table. y can also finish ahead of South Africa if Nerlands beat Proteas side or if rain forces match to be suspended. 

At same time, despite defeat against India, Bangladesh also remain in race for kckout st as y can also reach to six points. If Bangladesh win against Pakistan on Sunday and India loses to Zimbabwe, former will advance into next round. However, a poor NRR can deny Bangladesh a chance to reach semis. Meanwhile, South Africa need to win one match to fix ir place in semi-final.

T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 st: Group 2 points table after IND vs BAN

T20 World Cup 2022: Remaining Group 2 Fixtures in Super 12 st

• 3 vember: Pakistan v South Africa, SCG, Sydney
• 6 vember: South Africa v Nerlands, Adelaide Oval
• 6 vember: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval
• 6 vember: Zimbabwe v India, MCG, Melbourne