T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Who will India face and other match details

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured a spot in the Super Eight phase of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea, knocking New Zealand out of the competition. Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan’s bowling, taking three wickets and contributing to PNG’s total of 95.
Despite early losses, Afghanistan chased down the target in 15.1 overs, finishing at 101-3.Gulbadin Naib, unbeaten on 49, and Mohammad Nabi, with 16 not out, anchored the chase. This win, Afghanistan’s third in a row, guarantees their place alongside hosts West Indies in the next round. Farooqi’s performance brought his tournament wicket tally to 12, four more than his closest rivals, showcasing Afghanistan’s growing prowess in T20 cricket.

T20 World Cup Super Eight qualified teams
As the group stage of the tournament edges towards its climax, numerous teams have solidified their positions in the Super Eight. India lead Group A, while Australia secure the top spot in Group B. Afghanistan dominate Group C, and South Africa lead Group D. Bangladesh emerge as a strong contender to claim the second spot from Group D, boasting victories in two out of three matches thus far.
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Teams struggling for Super Eight qualification
Several notable teams face significant challenges to secure their spots in the Super Eight:
- New Zealand, and Sri Lanka are out of the T20 World Cup following a run of inconsistent performances in their respective groups.
- After their win against Oman, England are in a better position. To advance, they must win their last match against Namibia. Additionally, they need Scotland to lose their final group-stage match to bolster their chances.
T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 teams and seedings
The Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2024 will involve predetermined seedings for the top 8 teams, regardless of their performance in the group stage. This means that even if their rankings differ, their seeding positions will remain the same. In case any of the top 8 teams fail to qualify for the Super 8 stage, the team with the most points will take their spot but will assume the original team's seeding.
The teams and their seedings are as follows:
Even if the West Indies finish at the top of Group C, they will still hold the C2 seeding. On the other hand, if New Zealand does not qualify, they will nonetheless be designated as C1.

The Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2024 features two groups, each composed of four teams. The teams are grouped based on their pre-determined seedings, ensuring a competitive mix in each group. Here are the groups for the Super 8 stage:
Group 1: A1 (India), B2 (Australia), C1 (New Zealand), D2 (Sri Lanka)
Group 2: A2 (Pakistan), B1 (England), C2 (West Indies), D1 (South Africa)
T20 World Cup 2024: India's Super 8 Group
India's position as the top team in Group A (A1) has been solidified according to pre-determined seedings. They'll be joined in the Super 8 group by teams B2, C1, and D2. Interestingly, despite accruing more points than the defending champions, Australia finds itself in this group as the second-seeded team from Group B, following England's lead.

A marquee match between India and Australia is already scheduled for June 24 at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia, promising an intense showdown for cricket fans worldwide.
As the Super Eight stage approaches, the excitement and intensity of the T20 World Cup 2024 are ramping up. Fans are eagerly watching to see how the remaining spots will be filled and which teams will advance in this thrilling tournament.