T20 WORLD CUP 2024 POINTS TABLE

India's left-arm spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, were instrumental in their team's resounding 68-run victory over defending champions England in the T20 World Cup semi-final held in Guyana on Thursday. The duo claimed three wickets each, with Kuldeep finishing with figures of 3-19 and Patel 3-23, as England were bowled out for a mere 103 runs in under 17 overs while chasing a target of 172.

India, who are aiming to secure their first major title since the 2013 Champions Trophy, will face South Africa in the final on Saturday in Barbados. South Africa also maintained an unbeaten record in the tournament, having convincingly defeated Afghanistan by nine wickets in their semi-final match. This will be India's second consecutive appearance in a global showpiece game, following their loss to Australia in last year's 50-over World Cup final on home soil.

Rohit Sharma laid the groundwork for India's victory by top-scoring with 57 runs in their total of 171-7, after England captain Jos Buttler surprisingly chose to field first. This was Rohit's third half-century of the tournament and his second in consecutive games, following his explosive 92 against Australia. Despite losing Virat Kohli (9) and Rishabh Pant (4) early in the powerplay, a crucial 73-run partnership between Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav (47) turned the tide in India's favor, even with a rain delay of over an hour.

England's defeat meant that the only Test side they had beaten in the tournament was co-hosts West Indies, having also suffered losses to Australia and South Africa. Jos Buttler's brisk 23 at the start of England's chase was short-lived, as he was caught off Patel's first delivery while attempting a reverse sweep. Phil Salt was then clean bowled by Jasprit Bumrah's well-disguised slower ball, and Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a duck by Patel, leaving England reeling at 35-3. Moeen Ali's stumping by Pant and Sam Curran's lbw to Kuldeep further compounded England's woes at 49-5 in the ninth over.

As wickets continued to fall, England's hopes of a comeback diminished rapidly. The run-out of Liam Livingstone, their last specialist batsman, for 11 due to a terrible mix-up with Jofra Archer, left England at 86-8 and all but sealed their fate. Despite Archer's defiant sixes, Bumrah ended the match by trapping him lbw for 21 with a low full toss, confirming India's place in the final against South Africa.

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises an electrifying clash among 20 cricketing giants, with matches scheduled across various venues in the United States of America and the West Indies. The tournament, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), features a total of 55 matches, commencing on June 1, 2024, and culminating with the final showdown on June 29, 2024.

Participating teams include cricket powerhouses like India, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, along with renowned contenders such as Pakistan, England, and the West Indies. The event also welcomes emerging cricket nations like the United States, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea, showcasing the global expansion of the sport.

The tournament's group stage, comprising four groups labelled A to D, sets the stage for intense competition as teams battle for supremacy. Group A features India, Pakistan, USA, Canada, and Ireland, while Group B includes Australia, England, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman. New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea form Group C, and Group D comprises South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal.

As the matches unfold, the T20 World Cup Points Table on TOI Sports will provide real-time updates on team standings, highlighting victories, defeats, and points earned, intensifying the excitement for cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Stay tuned to witness thrilling encounters and memorable performances as teams vie for cricketing glory in this prestigious tournament.


T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table FAQs:

1. How does the T20 World Cup 2024 points table work?
A. In the T20 World Cup, the points system works as follows:

- A team earns 2 points for a win.
- If a match is tied, each team gets 1 point.
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8 stage.

2. How many teams are in the T20 World Cup?
A. 20 teams have participated in T20 World Cup.

3. What if two teams have the same points in the T20 World Cup 2024?
A. The team with the higher net run rate will be placed higher in the table.

4. How many groups are in the 2024 T20 World Cup?
A - There are four groups

Group A consists of India, Pakistan, USA, Canada and Ireland
Group B consists of Australia, England, Oman, Namibia and Scotland
Group C consists of New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Group D consists of South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Netherland

5. Which team has won the most T20 World Cup titles?
A. West Indies and England have each won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup twice, making them the most successful teams in the tournament's history.

6. Who won the first T20 World Cup?
A. India won the first T20 World Cup in 2007.

7. Which edition of the T20 World Cup is going on?
A. The ninth edition.

8. When and where is the T20 World Cup 2024 final?
A- The T20 World Cup final is scheduled for June 29th in Barbados.