State of play in the Group Stage: Who’s set to qualify and who could miss out? – ICC Cricket

The world’s top-ranked team are in dauntingly good form and became the first team to qualify for the final four with their win over India, their fifth victory of the group stage.

Victory over Pakistan was well-earned, but the narrow four-run loss to West Indies last time out and a massive loss to India dented their chances.

The defending champions were facing an early elimination after starting the tournament with losses to Australia, West Indies and South Africa, though they produced a stunning performance against familiar foes India to keep their campaign alive.

They had huge wins over Pakistan, West Indies and now Bangladesh, getting points on the board and boosting their net run rate.

The massive 110-run win over Bangladesh boosted India’s NRR to +0.768, though the washed-out game and England going above them in net run rate has made things tricky for them.

A loss to West Indies in the opening match of the tournament was a blow to New Zealand, as was the heavy defeat to tournament-favourites Australia.

However, a loss in a thrilling game against South Africa was followed by a last-wicket defeat to England to leave the White Ferns’ future out of their hands.

They did turn things around in the encounter against West Indies, producing a brilliant performance to finally snap their losing streak.

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