2021 semifinalists t20 world cup New Zealand is confirmed with an 8-wicket win Afghanistan on Saturday. Two matches are yet to be played in the Super 12 stage, but the top four spots have already been taken by England and Australia from Group 1, Pakistan and New Zealand from Group 2. However, the match-up is still not finalized as Pakistan is yet to play Scotland.
India, who were one of the favorites to lift the trophy before the start of the tournament, started the campaign disappointing with defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand, spoiling their chances. Virat Kohli and Co returned to the tournament with consecutive heavy wins over Afghanistan and Scotland, but it was too late for them as New Zealand made it to the semi-finals with four wins from five matches.
With Pakistan still to play Scotland, the semi-final match-up is yet to be finalised.
Semi-Final 1: England vs Group 2 runners-up in Abu Dhabi, November 10
Semifinal 2: Group 2 winner vs Australia in Dubai. 11 November
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The match between Pakistan and Scotland will play a crucial role in deciding the semi-finals as New Zealand trounced Pakistan in the Group 2 points table with a better NRR. Pakistan’s victory will take them to the top.
Babar Azam & Co have played major cricket in the tournament so far and they also have a chance to become the first team to finish the Super 12 stage this year without a loss.
New Zealand suffered only one defeat in the tournament and came against Pakistan in their first match of the tournament.
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England, on the other hand, dominated Group 1 from the very first match and finished on top of the table. They won four of their five matches as their only loss came against South Africa in their last group clash.
Australia had only one day off in the tournament when they lost to England by 8 wickets. After that, he made a comeback and secured a place in the semi-finals.
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