AFG Vs BAN: What Afghanistan Need To Qualify For ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals - Scenarios Explained

Afghanistan are on a high. A historic win against Australia put Rashid Khan & Co. in the reckoning for an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final spot. By the way, defending champions England on June 23, Sunday became the first team to qualify for the last four. (Full Coverage | Cricket News)

That, however, is easier said than done. They are in Group 1 of Super 8 also featuring two giants of the game -- Australia and India. Afghanistan's target is to finish top two, meaning dislodging one of the former T20 World Cup champions.

Afghanistan Can Qualify For ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals

Here's how Afghanistan can qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals:

- Afghanistan need to beat Bangladesh and hope for an India win against Australia, by any margin. India will top Group 1 with six points, and the Afghans second with four points.

- If Australia beat India, and Afghanistan lose to Bangladesh, the former champions will qualify with four points each.

- If both Afghanistan and Australia lose, net run rate will come into play. As things stand, India have the best with +2.425. Aussies have +0.223, while Afghanistan and Bangladesh have -0.650 and -2.489, respectively.

So, what are the margins?

If Afghanistan lose by one run, Australia will need to lose by 31; if Australia beat India by one run, Afghanistan will need a 36-run win.

If Australia win In the final ball while chasing, Afghanistan will need to win their game in 15.4 overs or earlier (assuming they are chasing a target of 161).

Then again, there's also the rain factor.

A washout and Afghanistan will have three points. In that case, India must beat Australia.

Here's the live streaming details of Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Super 8 match:

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Super 8 match will be held on June 25, Tuesday at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent at 6:30 AM IST.

In India, the T20 World Cup 2024 matches can be watched on Star Sports Network TV channels and live streamed in Sony LIV app.

For global telecast details, click here.