T20 World Cup Points Table: t20 world cup points table permutations and NRR scenarios
The Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup is in full flow with four semi-final spots up for grabs, and the t20 world cup points table will determine who advances. The tournament schedule includes a final on Sunday, 8 March, and several decisive fixtures in the coming days.
Super 8 groups and format
A total of eight teams progressed to the Super 8 stage, with each being placed into two groups. 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 and margins
Group 1 contains West Indies, South Africa, India, Zimbabwe. South Africa are through after two impressive victories out of two. Zimbabwe were eliminated after losing against India on 26 February. India and West Indies are effectively playing for a spot in the semi-finals when they meet on 1 March.
Group 2 scenarios and outcomes
Group 2 contains England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. 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 England are through to the semi-finals after wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Sri Lanka are eliminated following their defeat by New Zealand on 25 February.
T20 World Cup Points Table impact
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). The t20 world cup points table will therefore be influenced not just by wins and losses but by the size of those results.
How net run-rate is calculated
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. That formula will decide cases such as Pakistan qualifying over New Zealand if results fall that way.
With the final scheduled for Sunday, 8 March, the remaining Super 8 fixtures and net run-rate calculations will determine the four semi-finalists in the days ahead.
