T20 World Cup 2024: Which Teams Will India Face In Super 8?

The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be one of the most thrilling cricket tournaments of the year, bringing together the best T20 teams from around the globe. This prestigious event promises high-octane matches, spectacular performances, and moments of cricketing brilliance that will captivate fans worldwide. As the tournament progresses, the excitement only builds, leading to the much-anticipated Super 8 stage.

The Super 8 stage is a critical phase in the T20 World Cup 2024, as it narrows down the competition to the best 8 teams. This stage is crucial because it determines which teams advance to the semi-finals and ultimately vie for the coveted trophy. Each match in the Super 8 is a high-stakes encounter, with teams striving to outperform each other to keep their championship dreams alive.

T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8

The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 will start on June 19, featuring 8 teams divided into two groups of four. This is the second round of the competition, and only the top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. The groupings for the Super 8 will be based on the seedings assigned to the teams before the World Cup began. The groups will be split as follows: A1, B2, C1, D2 in one group, and A2, B1, C2, D1 in the other. This stage is crucial as teams battle it out to secure a spot in the semifinals and keep their championship dreams alive.

T20 World Cup Super 8 Qualified Teams

As the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 nears its end, several teams have secured their places in the Super 8. India leads Group A, while Australia tops Group B. Afghanistan dominates Group C, and South Africa leads Group D. Bangladesh is also a strong contender for the second spot in Group D, having won two out of their three matches so far. The competition is heating up as these top teams prepare for the crucial Super 8 stage.

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Teams Battling for Super 8 Qualification

Several notable teams are facing significant challenges to secure their spots in the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2024. New Zealand and Sri Lanka have been eliminated from the tournament following inconsistent performances in their respective groups. England, however, improved their position with a win against Oman. To advance, England must win their final match against Namibia. Additionally, they need Scotland to lose their last group-stage match to increase their chances of moving forward. The competition remains fierce as teams vie for the remaining spots in the Super 8.

Teams Eliminated from Super 8 Race

Group A: TBD
Group B: Namibia, Oman
Group C: Uganda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand
Group D: Sri Lanka

The Super 8 matches will run from June 19 to June 24 before the semifinals on June 26 and June 27 in San Fernando and Guyana respectively. The final will be held on June 29 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

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India in T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8

India has secured the top position in Group A (A1) based on pre-determined seedings. In the Super 8 stage, they will be joined by teams B2, C1, and D2. Interestingly, despite earning more points than the defending champions, Australia, as the second-seeded team from Group B, will also be in this group, following England's lead.

In Group 1 of the Cricket Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 round, India will kick off their campaign against Afghanistan at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 20. The match between AFG and IND will start at 8 PM IST (10:30 AM local time). Notably, Barbados is the only venue in the T20 World Cup 2024 that has witnessed a score exceeding 200 runs, promising a potentially high-scoring game for the fans.

India's second in the Super 8 round will be against Bangladesh or Netherlands, whoever qualifies for Super 8 from Group D.

India's third and final match in the Super 8 round will take place against the formidable Australians on June 24 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

T20 World Cup 2024 Groups

Group 1: India (A1), Australia (B2), Afghanistan (C1), Bangladesh or Netherlands (D2)

Group 2: Pakistan or USA (A2), England or Scotland (B1), West Indies (C2), South Africa (D1)

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T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 India full fixture and venues

T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Group 2 schedule

June 19, 2024: A2 vs South Africa – Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua – 8:00 PM IST (10:30 AM local)
June 19, 2024: B1 vs West Indies – Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia – 06:00 AM IST (Jun 20) (08:30 PM local)

June 21, 2024: B1 vs South Africa – Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia – 8:00 PM IST (10:30 AM local)
June 21, 2024: A2 vs West Indies – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados – 06:00 AM IST (Jun 22) (08:30 PM local)

June 23, 2024: A2 vs B1 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados – 8:00 PM IST (10:30 AM local)
June 23, 2024: West Indies vs South Africa – Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua – 06:00 AM IST (Jun 24) (08:30 PM local)

Summing Up

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