As New Zealand take on Scotland, a lot of Indian fans are glued to their TV sets. A win for Scotland certainly boosts India’s chances, who still have three games to spare. If Kohli and his men beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia with good margins, they could be well ahead of their nearest rivals New Zealand who beat them in a one-sided encounter on Sunday. But for that to happen, the Kane Williamson-led side will first have to lose to Afghanistan and Scotland.
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So far, Scotland are doing well against the strength of the Blackcaps, with their top three back in the hut. Every Scottish player knows that apart from their country, they are also supported by a population of 1.4 billion. Wicketkeeper Matthew Cross informed the bowler Chris Greaves who got hit by the stump mic. “The whole of India is behind you,” he was heard saying. India, who have lost two games in a row, face Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. The scenario will only take effect if Afghanistan is defeated.
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Here are two scenarios where India can still qualify:
India scored all the remaining games with a better NRR. won with
Team India has to play Afghanistan (on 3 November), Scotland (on 5 November) and Namibia (on 8 November). They need to win all three games in a way that they can beat New Zealand and Afghanistan
Afghanistan, New Zealand did not get more than 6 points
Indian fans would love to see Afghanistan beat New Zealand on November 7. This will ensure that both the teams have no more than six points by the end of the Super 12 round. If that happens and then India overtakes these two sides with a high run rate, then surely India and Pakistan are making it to the semi-finals.
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