Points Table Overview of the 2024 T20
The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has reached a critical juncture, with teams fighting for a spot in the semifinals. The tournament features 10 teams divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Group A Standings Australia currently leads Group A with two wins in two matches, boasting an impressive net run rate…
The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has reached a critical juncture, with teams fighting for a spot in the semifinals. The tournament features 10 teams divided into two groups, Group A and Group B.
Group A Standings
Australia currently leads Group A with two wins in two matches, boasting an impressive net run rate (NRR) of +2.524. Their dominating victory over New Zealand solidified their position as a strong contender for the semifinals. Pakistan and New Zealand are tied with two points each, but Pakistan is ahead due to a superior NRR (+0.555). India, despite a crucial win against Pakistan, has struggled with its NRR (-1.217) and sits in fourth place. Sri Lanka, after two losses, is at the bottom of the table, yet to secure a win.
Group A Points Table:
Australia: 2 matches, 2 wins, 4 points, +2.524 NRR
Pakistan: 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss, 2 points, +0.555 NRR
New Zealand: 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss, 2 points, -0.050 NRR
India: 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss, 2 points, -1.217 NRR
Sri Lanka: 2 matches, 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 points, -1.667 NRR
Australia’s strong net run rate places them comfortably at the top, while Pakistan, New Zealand, and India must secure crucial victories in their remaining matches to progress to the semifinals(
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Group B Standings
Group B is led by England, with two wins and four points, thanks to a solid NRR of +0.653. South Africa, the hosts, also have two victories out of three matches, placing them second with a superior NRR (+1.527). West Indies, despite a rocky start, are still in contention with one win and two points. Bangladesh and Scotland round out the bottom of the table, with Bangladesh having a chance to improve their standing in upcoming matches, while Scotland is all but eliminated.
Group B Points Table:
England: 2 matches, 2 wins, 4 points, +0.653 NRR
South Africa: 3 matches, 2 wins, 1 loss, 4 points, +1.527 NRR
West Indies: 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss, 2 points, +1.154 NRR
Bangladesh: 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss, 2 points, -0.125 NRR
Scotland: 2 matches, 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 points, -1.897 NRR
England and South Africa look poised to move forward, but the West Indies and Bangladesh are still in the hunt for a semifinal spot(
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Wisden
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Key Players and Performances
Several individual players have been making headlines. Australia’s Megan Schutt leads the wicket-takers with six wickets, while South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt tops the run-scoring charts with 101 runs from two matches(
Business Insider
).
Upcoming Matches
The final group-stage matches are crucial for teams like India, Pakistan, and West Indies, who need decisive victories to secure semifinal spots. Group A teams will conclude their matches with key games like India vs. Australia and Pakistan vs. New Zealand. In Group B, the focus will be on England’s clash with West Indies and South Africa’s game against Bangladesh.
Conclusion
The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been an intense and competitive tournament, with Australia and England emerging as dominant forces. As the group stages near their conclusion, every run and wicket could determine the semifinal line-up. Teams with strong performances and net run rates will likely advance, while others face a tough battle ahead.
