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The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 concluded on Monday with a dramatic twist, as Afghanistan registered a historic win over Bangladesh and booked their place in the semifinals for the first time ever. This completes the lineup for the much-anticipated last-four stage of the tournament.
Super 8 stage recap
Group 1: India maintained their winning streak, finishing at the top of the group with a perfect record of six points. Afghanistan stunned Australia in their second match, claiming the second spot with four points and knocking out Bangladesh in the end.
Group 2: South Africa, the other undefeated team in the tournament, emerged as group winners with six points. Defending champions England followed closely behind with four points, securing the second semifinal spot.
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T20 WC 2024: Semifinal fixtures
- Semifinal 1: South Africa vs Afghanistan (June 27, 6 am IST/ 12:30 am GMT/ June 26, 8:30 pm local)
- Semifinal 2: India vs England (June 27, 8 pm IST/ 2:30 pm GMT/ 10:30 am local)
A crucial distinction in reserve days
One key difference exists between the two semifinals. While the first semifinal between South Africa and Afghanistan has a reserve day allocated, the second semifinal between India and England does not. If either semifinal ends in a no-result (washout or any other unforeseen event), the team with a superior performance in the Super 8 stage will progress to the final. In such a scenario, South Africa would advance from the first semifinal and India from the second.
Eyes on the T20 World Cup title
With the semifinal lineup confirmed and the stakes raised, all eyes are on the upcoming matches. Can Afghanistan continue their fairytale run and upset the formidable South African team? Will India maintain their dominance against England in a rematch of the 2022 semifinal?
The T20 World Cup 2024 is set for a thrilling conclusion, with excitement guaranteed in both semifinals and the highly anticipated final scheduled for June 29 in Barbados.
