India will look to put in a strong performance when they resume their battle for survival in the T20 World Cup in another must-win contest...
India will look to put in a strong performance when they resume their battle for survival in the T20 World Cup in another must-win contest, against Scotland in Dubai on Friday.
Two days after defeating Afghanistan, Virat Kohli and Co will be eyeing another big win, this time against Scotland, to boost their net run-rate and keep alive their slim chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.
Despite the feel-good result against Mohammad Nabi and Co, India’s semi-final prospects remain bleak thanks to the back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand inside eight days earlier in the tournament. The nature and margin of the defeats could still come back to haunt India.
Pakistan have already made the semi-finals with four straight wins and New Zealand are favoured to join them in the last-four stage from Group 2. However, a loss for the Kiwis against either Namibia on Friday or Afghanistan next week will boost India’s chances significantly.
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Hypothetical scenarios for India to overhaul Afghanistan’s current Net Run Rate:
- If Scotland bat first and are bowled out (or in 20 overs) for 100, India...
