T20 World Cup: How can India avoid New Zealand in the semifinals? Scenario explained

India are all set to play ir final match of Super 12 st of ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 against Zimbabwe on Sunday, vember 6. India are favourites to win match against Chevrons and qualify for next st of competition. However, who will India play in semi-finals is t confirmed yet but fans would be hoping that it's t New Zealand because of history we have with Kiwis. New Zealand defeated us in semi-final of 2019 Cricket World Cup and in final of 2021 World Test Championship. 

India's record against NZ in T20 World Cups

Total matches- 3

India win-0

NZ win- 3

Indian Cricket Team has t been able to beat New Zealand in any ICC tournament so far after 2003 Cricket World Cup. Indian team has t won a single match against New Zealand in T20 World Cup history. Men in Blue have played three matches against Blackcaps in T20 World Cups and have lost all of m.

India and New Zealand have played eight matches against each or in 50-over World Cup. New Zealand have won five of those eight games, while India have emerged victorious in just three matches.

Here's how India can avoid New Zealand in semi-finals

If New Zealand finish on top of Group 1 points table, which is a highly likely scenario, y will play team that ends up on second spot in Group 2 points table. India will have to finish on top of Group 2 points table to avoid playing against New Zealand in semi-finals. If India finish second in Group 2 table n y will play Kiwis in next st of competition. 

New Zealand have almost cemented ir place at top of Group 1 points table thanks to ir superior net run rate. England and Australia will fight for second position in points table as y have one more game left to play. If England and Australia win ir remaining one match of Super 12 st, y will be tied at seven points each. But team with a better net run rate will finish second and qualify for semis. 

India, on or hand, are expected to finish on top of Group 1 points table as y have one more game left in Super 12 st. India will play against Zimbabwe in ir final Super 12 match on Sunday and are favourites to win game. If India can finish on top of table, y will meet eir England or Australia in semi-finals. If India comes second in ir group, y will have to play New Zealand in semis. 

te: calculations have been me keeping in mind that or match in Super 12 st gets abandoned due to rain. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022: Points Table

Group 1

Group 2 

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