T20 World Cup Points Table: t20 world cup points table permutations and NRR explained
The t20 world cup points table is taking shape as the Super 8 stage moves on, with four semi-final spots still up for grabs and the final scheduled for Sunday, 8 March. England were the first team to qualify for the next phase after claiming convincing wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan in their opening two Super 8 fixtures, and South Africa have also joined them.
T20 World Cup Points Table scenarios
A total of eight teams progressed to the Super 8 stage, with each being placed into two groups: Group 1 and Group 2. Group 1 contains West Indies, South Africa, India and Zimbabwe. Group 2 contains England, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Each team plays three matches in the Super 8 phase, facing each of the other teams in their respective group once. After those fixtures, the top two teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the winner of each Super 8 group facing the runner-up from the other.
Group 1 permutations
South Africa are through after two impressive victories out of two. India and West Indies are effectively playing for a spot in the semi-finals when they meet on 1 March. Zimbabwe were eliminated after losing against India on 26 February.
Group 2 permutations and chances
England are through to the semi-finals after wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan; they were the first team to qualify for the next phase following those convincing opening Super 8 results. New Zealand will progress if they beat England on Friday or if Pakistan fail to beat Sri Lanka on Saturday. If the Black Caps lose to England, Pakistan could qualify by beating Sri Lanka but it would come down to net run-rate (NRR). Sri Lanka are eliminated following their defeat by New Zealand on 25 February.
How net run-rate works
Net run-rate is the common method for differentiating teams level on points in a limited-overs cricket tournament. It is a formula that measures a team's average margin of victory, or defeat — a side with several big wins will have a positive net run-rate, while those who have suffered sizeable losses will have a negative one. The NRR calculation will be decisive if teams finish level on points in either Super 8 group.
Key dates and matches
Critical fixtures include the India versus West Indies meeting on 1 March, New Zealand against England on Friday, and Pakistan versus Sri Lanka on Saturday. The knockout pairings will be set once the top two in each group are confirmed and the semi-finals will follow, ahead of the final on Sunday, 8 March.
With four semi-final places still available and the t20 world cup points table still capable of shifting dramatically, net run-rate and the remaining head-to-head results will determine which teams progress from the Super 8 phase.
