 would see them advance to the semi-finals if one of New Zealand and Australia lose on Friday. However, if England, Australia and New Zealand all win, then the two teams qualifying from the group would be determined by net run rate. New Zealand currently have the best net run rate (+2.233), followed by England (+0.547) and then Australia (-0.304). If England beat Sri Lanka, then Australia would then have to record a heavy win against Afghanistan. What is net run rate? Net run rate in cricket is often compared with goal difference in football. It is calculated by taking the average number of runs a team score per over, minus the average number of runs per over scored aga){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
England head into their final T20 Cricket World Cup group game with their semi-final fate very much in their own hands.
Jos Buttler’s side know that a win against Sri Lanka should ensure their continued progression in the tournament down under, although a victory will not automatically guarantee them a spot in the last four.
Rain has been England’s nemesis in the 2022 World Cup with a shock defeat to Ireland on the Duckworth–Lewis method, before their blockbuster showdown with Australia was abandoned without a single ball being bowled causing the points to be shared.
This put England on the back foot in the group but the team emerged victorious from their must-win match with New Zealand on Tuesday to set up the crucial match this weekend.