The national teams of India and Pakistan have officially joined the elite group of participants in the Super 8 stage of the T20 Cricket World Cup. India maintained their undefeated status with a win over the Netherlands in Ahmedabad, while Pakistan secured their advancement thanks to a triumph over Namibia in Colombo. Australia sensationally bid farewell to the tournament, their chances dashed by rainfall in Sri Lanka, which prevented the crucial match between Zimbabwe and Ireland from being played.

India undefeated in the group

The co-hosts defeated the Netherlands by 17 runs, finishing the group stage with four victories and advancing from first place in Group A.

Pakistan's historic triumph

Sahibzada Farhan scored 100 runs, leading Pakistan to victory over Namibia and securing the team the last available spot in the Super 8.

Australia out of the tournament

Rain in Kandy prevented the Zimbabwe-Ireland match from being played, definitively eliminating the Australian national team from the chance to advance to the quarter-finals.

The conclusion of the group stage of the T20 World Cup brought resolutions that redefined the balance of power in world cricket. India, co-hosts of the tournament, confirmed their dominance in Group A by defeating the Netherlands by a margin of 17 runs. Despite the weaker form of their top-ranked batsman, Abhishek Sharma, the team defended their built-up lead thanks to a solid fielding performance. The key player proved to be Shivam Dube, whose 66 runs allowed India to exit the group with a perfect record of victories. This success positions the title defenders as the main favorites ahead of the next stage of competition. The Super 8 format was introduced to increase the tournament's appeal by pitting the eight best teams against each other in two groups, guaranteeing a greater number of high-profile matches before the semi-finals.A real drama unfolded in Group B, where Australia was eliminated without taking the field. The fate of the 2021 champions depended on the result of the Zimbabwe vs. Ireland match in Pallekele. Unfortunately, heavy rain led to the match's cancellation, automatically awarding both teams one point each. This scenario promoted Zimbabwe to the Super 8 stage at the expense of the Australians, which media in Melbourne are calling one of the biggest disasters in the history of their national cricket. Meanwhile, in Group A, Pakistan secured advancement at the last minute by defeating Namibia by a massive 102 runs. The national hero was Sahibzada Farhan, who scored his first international century. „We had unexpected health complications, captain Mitchell Santner couldn't play after eating a dodgy burger, but the team showed great spirit.” — Daryl MitchellThe Super 8 stage divided the participants into two groups played in India and Sri Lanka. All teams start with a clean slate, promising an extremely balanced fight for the semi-finals. The national teams of South Africa, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka have also advanced to the next games. For many fans, the presence of associate nations, which are increasingly effectively challenging traditional powerhouses like England or the eliminated Australia, is a surprise.Ostatnie rozstrzygnięcia grupowe: Indie 193:176 Holandia; Pakistan 199:97 Namibia; RPA 124:122 ZEA17 ran — was the margin of India's victory over the valiant Netherlands

Mentioned People

  • Sahibzada Farhan — Pakistani batsman, scorer of a historic century in the match against Namibia.
  • Mitchell Marsh — Captain of the Australian national team, which bid farewell to the tournament.