New Delhi: Afghanistan and New Zealand will play a a crucial Super 12 match of the 2021 T20 World Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The result of the game will not only affect both the teams but also for India, whose semifinal hopes hinge on the same. As if Afghanistan managed to defeat the New Zealand, India can qualify for the semis as Pakistan has already sealed their place in the last four. However, the equation isn’t straightforward for all the teams.
For New Zealand, the semifinal equation is simple. If the Kane Williamson-led side beats Afghanistan on Sunday, it will qualify for the semis and both India and Afghanistan will be out of the reckoning for the last-four stage.
If Afghanistan beat New Zealand, however, it will leave the door open for either of Afghanistan and India to qualify for the semis. It will also knock New Zealand out of the tournament.
A win for Afghanistan will mean that only them or India will be in a position to finish in the top two spots in Group 2.
India, however, boast of a NRR of +1.619 at the moment and has high chances to qualify if New Zealand lost today’s match.