T20

2022 - 10 - 27

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1 Point Separating 6 Teams: Explaining Group 1 Qualification ... (NDTVSports.com)

The Australia vs England T20 World Cup 2022 match in Melbourne on Friday was deemed a virtual 'knockout' contest for the two teams. But persistent rain at the ...

As things stand, Australia have the worst net Run Rate of all in the Group 1, courtesy of their horrific defeat to New Zealand in the opener. Even If Australia win their remaining two matches, they might not be able to go through to the semi-finals. But, Sri Lanka does have a better NRR than England at this point in time. However, the hosts Australia, are in for a tricky period because of their Net Run Rate. But persistent rain at the stadium resulted in the match being abandoned without a ball being bowled. Only two, however, can qualify for the semi-finals.

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T20 World Cup qualification scenarios: Can England and Australia ... (Sportstar)

ENG AUS T20 World Cup qualification scenarios: England would be the happier of the two teams with the points shared because Australia is the side that needs ...

The make-up of Group 1 will be clearer after New Zealand’s fixture against Sri Lanka on Saturday. That said, two big wins in its final two matches, first against the Kiwis and then Sri Lanka, should be enough to send England through. Out of the five matches so far scheduled to be played in Melbourne, only India v Pakistan has gone ahead as planned.

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