T20 WC: This is how team India can still qualify for Semi-finals
In the match against Afghanistan, everything fell into place for Kohli and the boys. Batting first, India managed to score 210 runs as Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul went all guns blazing.
New Delhi: Virat Kohli and boys got their much-needed win on the board against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and now the side would look to rack up their second win of the tournament.
India will next lock horns against Scotland at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday and the side would hope to register a comprehensive victory to further boost their net run rate in order to remain in the hunt for the qualification for semi-finals.
In the match against Afghanistan, everything fell into place for Kohli and the boys. Batting first, India managed to score 210 runs as Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul went all guns blazing for the Men in Blue.
On the other hand, Scotland is yet to register a victory in the Super 12 stage but they cannot be taken lightly as they gave New Zealand a run for their money on Wednesday.
Here’s how Team India can make it to the semi-finals
India stands at 4th position with 2 points with an NRR of 0.073
Remaining opponents: Scotland, Namibia
Among the pre-tournament favourites, India found themselves on the brink of elimination after just two matches following heavy defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand.
The big win over Afghanistan helped, but their likeliest road to the semi-finals is registering further huge wins over each of their next two opponents while hoping Afghanistan beat New Zealand by the barest of margins so they can catch up on NRR.
Any loss would end India’s qualification hopes, and if New Zealand win their remaining games then there is nothing India can do.
In short: India need a favour from Afghanistan against New Zealand and more big winning margins. India just needs to win big and hope.