T20 WORLD CUP 2024 POINTS TABLE

Afghanistan kept its Twenty20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive by stunning previously unbeaten Australia by 21 runs in a thrilling encounter on Saturday. Despite Pat Cummins' second successive hat-trick, Afghanistan posted 148-6 after being asked to bat first on a tricky pitch at the Arnos Vale Ground.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51) forged a 118-run opening partnership before Australia’s bowlers rallied, including Cummins’ hat-trick. In response, Australia stumbled with the bat, all out for 127, with only Glenn Maxwell (59) handling Afghanistan's superb bowling.

Man of the match Gulbadin Naib took four wickets, stalling Australia’s chase, while Azmatullah Omarzai claimed the final wicket in the last over. The victory places Afghanistan level with Australia on two points in Group 1, behind on net run rate, with India leading the group.

Final group standings will be decided Monday when Afghanistan plays Bangladesh and Australia faces India.

Mindful of the importance of net run rate in qualification scenarios, Hope took an aggressive approach from the start, reaching his half-century in just 26 balls. West Indies, beaten by England in their opening Super Eights game, now have their destiny in their own hands -- if they beat South Africa in their final Group 1 game on Sunday they will make it to the last four.

West Indies' superior net run rate compared to South Africa means a win over the Proteas would secure their place in the semi-finals, regardless of the result of England's final game against the USA. Hope's attacking innings saw the home side reach 58-0 in the six-over powerplay, with the opener scoring 42 of those runs. Nicholas Pooran joined in the onslaught, scoring 27 off 12 balls, including three sixes.

Hope sealed the victory with a final six off Saurabh Netravalkar, much to the delight of the home crowd. The American bowlers suffered, with Miland Kumar conceding 22 runs in his sole over, including three sixes. Barbadian Chase, whose figures were a career-best in T20I games, expressed his satisfaction with the dominant performance.

South Africa currently lead the group with four points from their first two games, while England and West Indies are tied on two points, with the Caribbean side having a better run rate than their English counterparts.

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises an electrifying clash among 20 cricketing giants, with matches scheduled across various venues in the United States of America and the West Indies. The tournament, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), features a total of 55 matches, commencing on June 1, 2024, and culminating with the final showdown on June 29, 2024.

Participating teams include cricket powerhouses like India, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, along with renowned contenders such as Pakistan, England, and the West Indies. The event also welcomes emerging cricket nations like the United States, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea, showcasing the global expansion of the sport.

The tournament's group stage, comprising four groups labelled A to D, sets the stage for intense competition as teams battle for supremacy. Group A features India, Pakistan, USA, Canada, and Ireland, while Group B includes Australia, England, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman. New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea form Group C, and Group D comprises South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal.

As the matches unfold, the T20 World Cup Points Table on TOI Sports will provide real-time updates on team standings, highlighting victories, defeats, and points earned, intensifying the excitement for cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Stay tuned to witness thrilling encounters and memorable performances as teams vie for cricketing glory in this prestigious tournament.


T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table FAQs:

1. How does the T20 World Cup 2024 points table work?
A. In the T20 World Cup, the points system works as follows:

- A team earns 2 points for a win.
- If a match is tied, each team gets 1 point.
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8 stage.

2. How many teams are in the T20 World Cup?
A. 20 teams have participated in T20 World Cup.

3. What if two teams have the same points in the T20 World Cup 2024?
A. The team with the higher net run rate will be placed higher in the table.

4. How many groups are in the 2024 T20 World Cup?
A - There are four groups

Group A consists of India, Pakistan, USA, Canada and Ireland
Group B consists of Australia, England, Oman, Namibia and Scotland
Group C consists of New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Group D consists of South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Netherland

5. Which team has won the most T20 World Cup titles?
A. West Indies and England have each won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup twice, making them the most successful teams in the tournament's history.

6. Who won the first T20 World Cup?
A. India won the first T20 World Cup in 2007.

7. Which edition of the T20 World Cup is going on?
A. The ninth edition.

8. When and where is the T20 World Cup 2024 final?
A- The T20 World Cup final is scheduled for June 29th in Barbados.