<p><strong>World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated: </strong>Three wins in a row for Afghanistan as they aim for a seat in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semi-finals. In the recent contest, Afghanistan hammered the Netherlands by seven wickets to further strengthen their possibilities for the top-four finish. The win propelled Afghanistan to move past Pakistan in the World Cup 2023 Points Table, which was updated after the Afghanistan vs Netherlands game in Lucknow.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2><strong>Table of Contents</strong></h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#afg-vs-ned-afghanistan-qualification-scenarios-for-semi-finals-world-cup-2023">AFG vs NED: Afghanistan Qualification Scenarios for Semi-Finals World Cup 2023</a></li><li class=""><a href="#world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-after-afg-vs-ned">World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated after AFG vs NED</a></li><li class=""><a href="#world-cup-2023-most-sixes-rank-1-10">World Cup 2023 Most Sixes - Rank 1 - 10</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<p>As the contest began in Lucknow, Afghanistan opened its all-spin attack to dismantle the Dutch batting lineup. There was no match for Afghanistan's spin-bowling, featuring Noor Ahmed, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb ur Rahman, as we saw the Netherlands crumble at a paltry total of 179 in 46.3 overs.</p>



<p>Sybrand Engelbrecht was the top scorer for the Netherlands with the knock of 58 runs in 86 deliveries followed by opener Max O'Dowd, who played a 40-ball 42 run innings. The Netherlands could only put up 179 runs before getting bowled out.</p>



<p>For Afghanistan, veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi scalped three wickets while Noor Ahmed and Mujeeb ur Rahman scalped two and one wickets respectively. </p>



<p>The scoreboard pressure never existed for Afghanistan owing to the meagre total put up by the Netherlands. Afghanistan, though, lost their two wickets early on, the other incoming batters were firm in their resolve to take their side home. The likes of Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi scored their half-centuries while Azmatullah Omarzai assisted with an unbeaten 31-run knock to win the game.</p>



<p>Afghanistan chased the 179 run total in just 31.3 overs and won the contest by seven wickets. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-ned-afghanistan-qualification-scenarios-for-semi-finals-world-cup-2023"><strong>AFG vs NED: Afghanistan Qualification Scenarios for Semi-Finals World Cup 2023</strong></h2>



<p>Afghanistan's seven-wicket win against the Netherlands has come at the right time. After chasing down the total piled up by the Netherlands in just 31.1 overs, Afghanistan has improved their Net Run Rate to some extent, though, it's still far from being called a good Net Run Rate.</p>



<p>As of now, Afghanistan is placed at the fifth spot in the ICC World Cup 2023 Points Table with four wins and eight points after playing seven fixtures. They are now at par with Pakistan and other bottom teams in the tournament, which gives them an edge to progress ahead in the World Cup 2023.</p>



<p>It would be in Afghanistan's favour to ideally win both of its remaining games in the World Cup 2023 or at least win one of the remaining two fixtures. The next two wins will put them at 12 points and if one of New Zealand and Australia remains at 10, then the Afghans will take a seamless entry to the World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals.</p>



<p>If they win just one fixture, of the remaining two, then it will bring them down to 10 points and the net run rate will come into play. Their chances of winning with the net run rate are quite slim as the current top four teams have a positive net run rate while Afghanistan's net run rate stands at -0.330.</p>



<p>Even at eight points, Afghanistan will have the chance of making it to the semi-finals of the World Cup 2023, provided that one of New Zealand and Australia remains at the eight points and the net run rate will again come into play.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/Afghanistan-defeated-Netherlands.jpg" alt="World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 4) after AFG vs NED, Afghanistan QUALIFICATION Scenarios for Semi-Finals, World Cup 2023 Most Sixes" class="wp-image-122219" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Afghanistan defeated Netherlands | Image: ICC via Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-after-afg-vs-ned"><strong>World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated after AFG vs NED</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;India</td><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.102</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.290</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.970</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.484</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.330</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.024</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.162</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.398</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.446</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.652</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 3 after AFG vs NED.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-cup-2023-most-sixes-rank-1-10"><strong>World Cup 2023 Most Sixes - Rank 1 -</strong> <strong>10</strong></h2>



<p>Indian skipper Rohit Sharma currently holds the top spot in the World Cup 2023 Most Sixes ranking. In seven innings so far, Rohit Sharma has smoked 20 sixes and scored overall 402 runs in the tournament. The second in the list of most sixes in Australian opener David Warner, who is one shy of Rohit Sharma's total. In six innings, Warner has 19 maximums to his name.</p>



<p>South African opener Quinton de Kock is placed third in the list of World Cup 2023 Most Sixes with 18 of those, followed by Heinrich Klaasen (SA) with 17 sixes and David Miller (SA) with 14 sixes.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Rohit-Sharma-playing-in-IND-vs-PAK-in-World-Cup-2023-1024x679.jpg" alt="World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 4) after AFG vs NED, Afghanistan QUALIFICATION Scenarios for Semi-Finals, World Cup 2023 Most Sixes" class="wp-image-121326" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rohit Sharma playing in IND vs PAK in World Cup 2023 (image source BCCI Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Below is the list of players with World Cup 2023 Most Sixes:</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>6s</th><th>Innings</th><th>Bat Avg</th><th>Runs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>20</td><td>7</td><td>57.42</td><td>402</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>David Warner</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>19</td><td>6</td><td>68.83</td><td>413</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Quinton de Kock</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>18</td><td>7</td><td>77.85</td><td>545</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Heinrich Klaasen</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>17</td><td>7</td><td>52.50</td><td>315</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>David Miller</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>14</td><td>7</td><td>44.00</td><td>220</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Kusal Mendis</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>14</td><td>7</td><td>38.42</td><td>269</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Rachin Ravindra</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>13</td><td>7</td><td>69.16</td><td>415</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>12</td><td>6</td><td>39.20</td><td>196</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Daryl Mitchell</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>12</td><td>6</td><td>69.20</td><td>346</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Glenn Phillips</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>37.20</td><td>186</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 3.</figcaption></figure>



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World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 4) after AFG vs NED, Afghanistan QUALIFICATION Scenarios for Semi-Finals, World Cup 2023 Most Sixes

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<p><strong>World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated: </strong>Australia goes big with six wins in as many games as they defeated Afghanistan by the barest of the margins in the last game held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The mighty Aussies chased down 291 runs total set up by Afghanistan with three overs to spare and historic innings from all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was tested throughout his innings. Australia's three-wicket win over Afghanistan helped them to seal a place for themselves in the semi-finals and remain firm at the third position in the World Cup 2023 Points Table, which was updated after the Australia vs Afghanistan fixture in Mumbai.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2><strong>Table of Contents</strong></h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#aus-vs-afg-afghanistan-qualification-scenarios-for-semi-finals-world-cup-2023">AUS vs AFG: Afghanistan Qualification Scenarios for Semi-Finals World Cup 2023</a></li><li class=""><a href="#world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-after-aus-vs-afg">World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated after AUS vs AFG</a></li><li class=""><a href="#world-cup-2023-most-sixes-rank-1-10">World Cup 2023 Most Sixes ? Rank 1 ??10</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<p>The AUS vs AFG fixture began with Afghanistan showing their batting prowesses. Young opener Ibrahim Zadran scored an unbeaten 129-run knock while there were contributions from the rest of the batters as well - Hashmatullah Shahidi (26), Rahmat Shah (30), Azmatullah (22), Mohammad Nabi (12) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21). Rashid Khan amassed a quick 18-ball 35 runs late in the innings to power his side's overall score to 291 runs in 50 overs.</p>



<p>The 291-run chase was not something that scared the Australians, who have a history of making the most of the big moments. However, Afghanistan's spin attack made their life difficult and the 291 runs score began looking daunting.</p>



<p>Australia couldn't start on a strong note with them losing Travis Head in the second over itself. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, too, couldn't stick for long and were dismissed in the first powerplay. Soon Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglish, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Starc were also sent back and Australia were in complete shambles at the Wankhede Stadium at the score of 91/7.</p>



<p>The magic figure of 291 looked far-fetched at this point for the Aussies and the Afghans would have begun celebrating their victory by then. However, a Glenn Maxwell-named cyclone came near the Arabian Sea in Mumbai that blew away Afghanistan's entire bowling attack.</p>



<p>Maxwell pulled his side out of the chaos initially and again brought the innings back on track with his fine century in 76 deliveries. However, Maxwell's grit and resolute were not satisfied with his manufacturing innings, he wanted more and only a spot in the semi-finals would be worthy of satiating his will. </p>



<p>The all-rounder, after completing his century, activated his berserk mode as everything he hit went to either for a four or maximum. Afghanistan had no answers to Maxwell's fiery batting and he went on to score his unbeaten maiden double ton. Maxwell scored a sensational 201 runs knock in just 128 deliveries with the help of 21 boundaries and 10 sixes. </p>



<p>His historic innings took Australia over the rope against Afghanistan, after getting reduced to 91/7 at one point. Not to forget, Maxwell's innings was aided by skipper Pat Cummins' 12-run knock which came in 68 deliveries.</p>



<p>It is worth noting that midway through Maxwell's innings, the batter was all in pain due to cramps and had a semi-functional back. However, despite such a troublesome day in business, Maxwell's lion-hearted effort never took a backseat throughout his innings.</p>



<p>Australia won the contest against Afghanistan by three wickets and 3.1 overs to spare. Moreover, Australia confirmed a third spot in the World Cup 2023 Points Table, along with a ticket for the semi-finals.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="aus-vs-afg-afghanistan-qualification-scenarios-for-semi-finals-world-cup-2023"><strong>AUS vs AFG: Afghanistan Qualification Scenarios for Semi-Finals World Cup 2023</strong></h2>



<p>While at one point it looked Afghanistan's game to secure a win, that joy was short-lived and Glenn Maxwell turned it into their sorrow. A win in this contest would have placed them in a comfortable position to qualify for the semi-finals, however, qualification scenarios have changed now and there will be a three-way clash between New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan for the fourth spot in the World Cup 2023 semi-finals.</p>



<p>The three-wicket defeat against Australia has kept Afghanistan in the sixth spot in the World Cup 2023 Points Table with eight points. Still, they have one fixture to go - against South Africa.</p>



<p>Afghanistan needs to win their last fixture and hope Pakistan and New Zealand lose their remaining games. This scenario will put Afghanistan at 10 points while the other two teams will remain at eight, hence Afghanistan will qualify for the semi-finals.</p>



<p>However, if Afghanistan, Pakistan and New Zealand manage a victory in their last fixture, or any two sides get a win, then the winning sides will be at 10 points and then the net run rate will come into the picture. </p>



<p>For perspective, Afghanistan's net run rate is the worst among the three aforementioned teams and they will have to fight it out against dominating South Africa in their last game in order to get a confirmed seat in the World Cup 2023 semi-finals.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 8) after AUS vs AFG, Afghanistan QUALIFICATION scenarios for Semi-Finals, World Cup 2023 Most Sixes" class="wp-image-122402" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Glenn Maxwell | Image: ICC via Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-after-aus-vs-afg"><strong>World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated after AUS vs AFG</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>?India (Q)</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.456</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>?South Africa (Q)</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.376</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>?Australia (Q)</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.861</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.398</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.036</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.338</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>?Bangladesh (E) </td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.142</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>?Sri Lanka (E)</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.160</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.398</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>?England (E)</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.504</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 7 after AUS vs AFG.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-cup-2023-most-sixes-rank-1-10"><strong>World Cup 2023 Most Sixes ? Rank 1 ?</strong>?<strong>10</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Rohit-Sharma-playing-in-IND-vs-PAK-in-World-Cup-2023-1024x679.jpg" alt="World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 8) after AUS vs AFG, Afghanistan QUALIFICATION scenarios for Semi-Finals, World Cup 2023 Most Sixes" class="wp-image-121326" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rohit Sharma playing in IND vs PAK in World Cup 2023 (image source BCCI Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><br>No</th><th>Batter</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>Sixes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>442</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>397</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>David Warner</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>446</td><td>20</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Quinton de Kock</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>550</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Fakhar Zaman</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>219</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Heinrich Klaasen</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>316</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Kusal Mendis</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>288</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Rachin Ravindra</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>523</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>David Miller</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>231</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Daryl Mitchell</td><td>8</td><td>7</td><td>375</td><td>13</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 7 after AUS vs AFG.</figcaption></figure>



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World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 8) after AUS vs AFG, Afghanistan QUALIFICATION scenarios for Semi-Finals, World Cup 2023 Most Sixes

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<p><strong>T20 World Cup:</strong> After the conclusion of 21 games in ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the qualification spots of the Super 8 are still up for grabs as the 20 participating teams haven't managed to secure the guaranteed qualification spots yet. Oman is the only team so far who have been effectively eliminated from the tournament since they have faced defeats in their first three matches.</p>



<p>All the participating Teams are divided into four groups of five teams each and the teams which manage to finish in the top two of each group will advance to the super 8 phase of this year's mega event.</p>



<p>A lot of deciding group stage matches are still pending and ahead of these important games, let's take a look at each team?s qualification scenario for the Super 8 phase of ICC T20 World Cup 2024:</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-group-c-four-points-in-two-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-5-225"><strong>Afghanistan (Group C, Four points in Two games with a Net Run Rate of + 5.225)</strong></h5>



<p>Afghanistan are a part of Group C and under the leadership of Rashid Khan, they have performed well in the group stage, winning their first two games against Uganda and New Zealand by comfortable margins. The Afghans just need one more win in their remaining encounters against Papua New Guinea and co - hosts West Indies in order to guarantee their spot in the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="australia-group-b-four-points-in-two-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-1-875"><strong>Australia (Group B, Four points in Two matches with a Net Run Rate of +1.875)</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-06-120022.jpg" alt="2024 T20 World Cup Points Table Updated after Australia vs Oman 10th Match | Current Standings of All teams" class="wp-image-135005" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Australia vs Oman  | Pic: x(Cricket Australia)</figcaption></figure>



<p>2021 T20 World Cup winners Australia are drawn in Group B alongside the likes of England, Oman, Scotland and Namibia. All Rounder Mitchell Marsh is leading the Aussies in this world cup and under his captaincy, the Kangaroos have triumphed over the likes of Oman and Ashes Rivals England in their first two matches. They are scheduled to play Namibia on 12th June and Scotland on 16th June respectively and a win against either of these two teams will help the Mitchell Marsh-led team to qualify for the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="bangladesh-group-d-two-points-in-two-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-075"><strong>Bangladesh (Group D, Two points in two games with a Net Run Rate of +0.075)</strong></h5>



<p>Bangladesh suffered a heartbreaking defeat against South Africa in yesterday's match as they lost the match by a small margin of just four runs. Despite this, the Najmul Hossain Shanto - led team are sitting at the second position of Group D above the likes of Netherlands, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The Tigers are scheduled to play against the Netherlands and Nepal in their remaining encounters and wins in both of these matches will help them qualify for the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="canada-group-a-two-points-in-two-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-274"><strong>Canada (Group A, Two points in two games with a Net Run Rate of -0.274)</strong></h5>



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<p>Canada lost their opening match against co - hosts USA but a win against Ireland has kept them in the hunt for the top two qualification spots of Super 8. They are scheduled to take on Pakistan and India in their remaining encounters. If they Win against both of these heavyweights and if USA don't win against India or Ireland, then that will allow Canada to finish in the Top two of Group A and qualify for the Super 8 round.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="england-group-b-one-point-in-two-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-1-800"><strong>England (Group B, one point in two matches with a Net Run Rate of -1.800)</strong></h5>



<p>Reigning champions England haven?t had an ideal start to their T20 World Cup campaign as they lost against Australia in their previous match while their opening encounter against Scotland got washed out due to rain. They have to win the remaining matches against Namibia and Oman by any means and hope that Australia defeats Scotland by a huge margin if they want to advance to the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-group-a-four-points-in-two-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-1-455"><strong>India (Group A, four points in two matches with a Net Run Rate of +1.455)</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-10-at-11.09.06_8ee8fa3e-1024x700.jpg" alt="T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table [Updated] after India wins Against Pakistan | Two Consecutive Wins For India" class="wp-image-135123" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team India | Pic: X (BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



<p>2007 winners India have had a strong start to the 2024 T20 World Cup as they registered comfortable wins against Ireland and arch rivals Pakistan in their first two matches. A win in their remaining encounters against co - hosts USA or Canada will help them secure qualification for the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="ireland-group-a-zero-points-in-two-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-1-712"><strong>Ireland (Group A, zero points in two games with a Net Run Rate of -1.712)</strong></h5>



<p>Ireland?s hopes of finishing in the top two are looking pretty slim as they need to secure huge margin victories against co - hosts USA and Pakistan and hope that the Americans lose by a big margin against India.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="namibia-group-b-two-points-in-two-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-309"><strong>Namibia (Group B, two points in two matches with a Net Run Rate of -0.309)</strong></h5>



<p>Namibia are sitting at the third position in Group B having won against Oman and lost to Scotland respectively. Their remaining matches are against Australia and England and the Gerhard Erasmus - led team will have to register crucial wins against both the Cricketing giants if they want to have any hopes of qualifying for the next round.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-group-c-zero-points-in-one-match-with-a-net-run-rate-of-4-200"><strong>New Zealand (Group C, zero points in one match with a Net Run Rate of -4.200)</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/New-Zealand-1024x682.jpg" alt="New Zealand announce squad for T20 World Cup, Kane Williamson to lead | New Zealand Schedule for T20 World Cup" class="wp-image-133510" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: X (formerly Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Kane Williamson - led New Zealand suffered a humiliating defeat against Rashid Khan's Afghanistan in their opening encounter and that's the only match which they have played so far. They would like to move on from that match and win all of their remaining encounters against Uganda, co - hosts West Indies and Papua New Guinea in order to finish in the top two. The match against the Windies will be a do - or - die one for both sides.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="netherlands-group-d-two-points-in-two-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-024"><strong>Netherlands (Group D, two points in two matches with a Net Run Rate of +0.024)</strong></h5>



<p>The Netherlands started their T20 World Cup campaign with a win against Nepal and gave South Africa a run for their money in the next match but eventually the Dutch fell short against them. With just one victory in two encounters, the European side need to win against Nepal and Bangladesh if they want to advance to the next round.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="nepal-group-d-zero-points-in-one-match-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-539"><strong>Nepal (Group D, zero points in one match with a Net Run Rate of -0.539)</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/08/Nepal-1.jpg" alt="Nepal squad:?Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Kushal Bhurtel, Kishore Mahato, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Aarif Sheikh, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Pratish GC, Arjun Saud" class="wp-image-117732" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: NepalCricket/Instagram</figcaption></figure>



<p>Nepal didn't have a good start as they lost their opening match against the Netherlands by six wickets. They are scheduled to play against Sri Lanka on 12th June, South Africa on 15th June and Bangladesh on 17th June respectively. Victories in all three of these games will guarantee Nepal a spot in the Super 8 phase of the tournament.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="oman-group-b-zero-points-in-three-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-1-613"><strong>Oman (Group B, zero points in three matches with a Net Run Rate of -1.613)</strong></h5>



<p>Oman is the first team to get eliminated from ICC T20 World Cup 2024 having lost their first three games against Namibia, Australia and Scotland. The middle eastern team are scheduled to play their final group stage match against defending champions England on 14th June but even if they win in that game, they won't be able to finish in the top two.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="papua-new-guinea-group-c-zero-points-in-two-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-434"><strong>Papua New Guinea (Group C, zero points in two matches with a Net Run Rate of -0.434)</strong></h5>



<p>Papua New Guinea lost their first two games against co - hosts West Indies and Uganda. Their remaining games against Afghanistan and New Zealand are going to be tough therefore they are unlikely to qualify for the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-group-a-zero-points-in-two-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-150"><strong>Pakistan (Group A, zero points in two games with a Net Run Rate of -0.150)</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Pakistan-6.jpg" alt="PAK vs ENG: Changes Pakistan might make for the 4th T20I against England; Check Out For?Full?Details" class="wp-image-134714" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pakistan v England</figcaption></figure>



<p>Pakistan have performed really poorly in the group stage as they lost against USA and fierce rivals India in their first two matches. They play against Canada on 11th June and&nbsp; Ireland on 16th June and both of these matches are going to be do - or - die ones for the Babar Azam-led team. If they win against both these teams, then they would want the United States of America to lose both of their remaining encounters so that the Shaheens can qualify for the Super 8 phase.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-group-d-zero-points-in-two-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-777"><strong>Sri Lanka (Group D, zero points in two games with a Net Run Rate of -0.777)</strong></h5>



<p>Sri Lanka have performed extremely poorly in the group stage so far as they lost against South Africa and arch rivals Bangladesh in their first two games. They will have to defeat the Netherlands and Nepal by big margins in their remaining matches and hope that the Dutch defeat Bangladesh so that the 2014 winners can qualify for the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="south-africa-group-d-six-points-in-three-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-603"><strong>South Africa (Group D, six points in three games with a Net Run Rate of +0.603)</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-11-111248-1.jpg" alt="T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated [11-June] after RSA vs BAN | South Africa Qualified for Super 8" class="wp-image-135145" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">RSA vs BAN | Pic: X (Proteas Men)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Aiden Markram?s South Africa are on the verge of securing qualification for the Super 8 phase of the T20 World Cup as they registered comprehensive victories over the likes of Sri Lanka, Netherlands and Bangladesh. With six points in three games, the Proteas have effectively qualified for the Super eight round but they would want to end the group stage on a winning note by defeating Nepal in their final group stage match.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="scotland-group-b-five-points-in-three-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-2-164"><strong>Scotland (Group B, five points in three games with a Net Run Rate of +2.164)</strong></h5>



<p>Scotland are having a dream run in the ongoing T20 World Cup as they are sitting comfortably at the top of Group B with five points and they are considered as the favorites to qualify for the Super 8 alongside Australia. But, they will have to win in the upcoming encounter against the Aussies if they want to confirm their qualification for the next round.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="united-states-of-america-group-a-four-points-in-two-matches-with-a-net-run-rate-of-0-626"><strong>United States of America (Group A, four points in two matches with a Net Run Rate of +0.626)</strong></h5>



<p>Co - Hosts United States of America have had a good start to their T20 World Cup Campaign, defeating the likes of Canada and Pakistan in their first two matches of the tournament. They are currently placed second in Group A and they just need to win one game against India or Ireland in order to secure qualification for the next round.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="uganda-group-c-two-points-in-three-encounters-with-a-net-run-rate-of-4-217"><strong>Uganda (Group C, two points in three encounters with a Net Run Rate of -4.217)</strong></h5>



<p>Uganda?s chances of qualifying for the next round are looking pretty slim as they will have to win by a big margin against New Zealand in their final group stage match. If they win, they will have four points next to their name but those four points might just prove to be insufficient in helping them qualify for the Super 8.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="west-indies-group-c-four-points-in-two-games-with-a-net-run-rate-of-3-574"><strong>West Indies (Group C, four points in two games with a Net Run Rate of +3.574)</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/West-Indies-Cricket-Team.jpg" alt="West Indies Announces Strong 15-Member Squad for T20 World Cup 2024" class="wp-image-133729" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">West Indies 15-Member Squad for T20 World Cup 2024 | Image Credit: ICC</figcaption></figure>



<p>Co - hosts West Indies have secured easy wins against Papua New Guinea and Uganda in their first two matches but their remaining two encounters are going to be against New Zealand and Afghanistan. They will have to win in one game out of two inorder to qualify for the Super 8.</p>



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T20 World Cup: Qualification Scenario Of All Teams for Super 8 in T20 WC 2024, Qualification Chances and Percentage?of?All?Teams

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<p>The 5th &amp; Final Test-Match in Sydney between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India ended today and the home team secured an easy six-wicket win and this win allowed them to secure the series by 3-1.This win of the Aussies has also made some significant changes in the overall standings of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. </p>
<p>Talking about the contest, the Jasprit Bumrah-led team were at 124-4 in their 2nd inning and they were looking set to set a big target for the Pat Cummins-led team. However, the Australian bowlers were in deadly mood as their perfect bowling display led to Team India suffering a batting collapse and they lost wickets in quick succession and eventually got bundled out for a mere score of 157 runs. </p>
<p>Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant fought the lone warrior's battle as he played an impressive inning of 61 runs in just 33 deliveries but he didn't get any kind of support from his fellow batters at the other end and the Kangaroos took full advantage of this and eventually the game turned in the favour of the Defending Champions. </p>
<p>For the Australian team, Scott Boland took 6 wickets while giving away 45 runs while skipper Pat Cummins also played a good hand with figures of 3-44 next to his name. </p>
<p>The Aussies were given a target of 162 runs to win the Sydney Test-Match but they lost wickets unnecessarily as Sam Konstas (22 runs in 17 deliveries), Marnus Labuschagne (6 runs in 20 deliveries), and Steve Smith (4 runs in 9 balls) went back to the pavilion cheaply, leaving the Australian team suddenly in a dire position of 58/3.</p>
<p>Next, opening batter Usman Khawaja played a good knock of 41 runs in 45 deliveries which allowed his team to initiate a comeback in the contest. If Bumrah wouldn't have got injured, then Khawaja wouldn't even get the chance to go past the 10 runs mark. </p>
<p>Without the availability of Bumrah, the Aussie batters started to play their shots freely and theu began creating a lot of pressure on the Indian bowling unit. While Prasidh Krishna did his best to help his team stay alive in the contest, he began to falter and this worked in the favour of the Australians. </p>
<p>As a result, the duo of Beau Webster &amp; Travis Head got involved in a strong partnership for thethe fifth wicket and added 58 runs in just 53 balls and this turned out to be winning factor. They helped their team reach a score of 162-4 and the Kangaroos won the encounter by a margin of six wickets.</p>
<h2><strong>WTC Final Chance:</strong></h2>
<p>Pat Cummins-led Aussies have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) Final after securing the BGT series 3-1. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already secured their tickets for the Final after defeating Pakistan in the first Test-Match. </p>
<p>Keeping the statistics in mind, Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the first time since 2021. They are ranked third in the overall Standings with a PCT of 50. South Africa are the table toppers with a PCT of 66.67 while the Kangaroos are ranked 2nd with 63.73 PCT next to their name. They are followed by the likes of New Zealand (48.21) and Sri Lanka (45.45) respectively.</p>
<p>Do Read: <strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-pakistan-will-the-two-rivals-play-a-test-match-versus-each-other-this-english-legend-wants-them-to-play-in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India vs Pakistan: Will the two rivals play a test match versus each other? This English legend wants them to play in</a></strong></p>

Indian Captain Rohit Sharma couldn't really have a say in the way things panned out in the Sydney Test-Match| Image: Getty Images

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final after suffering an embarrassing defeat in the Sydney Test-Match Or have they been eliminated completely?

Team India lost the Sydney Test Match, do they have any chances of qualifying for the WTC Final? Explained!

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<p>Day 3 of the fifth and final test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ended India's one-and-a-half-month-long tour of Australia. With that, Australia also ended their long wait to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and won it with a margin of 3-1.</p>
<p>Apart from the first test, Australia dominated India throughout the series, including the third day at SCG. As a result, the Australian crowd was also animated and tried to put pressure on Team India. But Virat Kohli, who is known for his passionate persona, came up with his own way to answer.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli mocks Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3</h2>
<p>The Australian crowd has a history of involvement with visiting teams time and time again, and this BGT 2024-25 was not new. There were many instances during the series when they targeted Indian players. Especially when it comes to Virat Kohli, the Australian crowd often welcomes him or reacts to his actions with boos. But Virat has always been the approach of giving it back.</p>
<p>Something similar happened on Sunday as well. Notably, Virat was the stand-in captain in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Responding to Australian crowds, Virat gestures with his "empty pocket." This incident happened just when Steve Smith got out on Day 3. Smith was part of the infamous "Sandpapergate" incident during a Cape Town test against South Africa in 2018.</p>
<p>Australia used sandpaper in order to tamper with the cricket ball to get more reverse swing from the ball. Unfortunately for them, it was caught on camera, and players involved in it, Smith, along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, faced bans. As a result, Virat was seen doing the "sandpapar" gesture after Smith's wickets to provoke the Australian fans.</p>
<p>As soon as it happened, the video of the incident went viral, and everyone was talking about it on social media. Speaking of the game, India started Day 3 at 142/6 and were bowled out for 157 runs, setting a target of 161 to win. Australia reached the target with six wickets in hand and registered the 3-1 series win. It was their first BGT win since 2014-15. With this, they also qualified for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-big-positives-for-team-india-from-the-embarrassing-bgt-series-loss-against-australia/">3 Big Positives for Team India from the Embarrassing BGT Series Loss against Australia</a></p>

Virat Kohli was the Stand-in captain for Team India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

Watch: Virat Kohli teases the over-aggressive Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3

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<p>The Australian Cricket Team, under the leadership of Pat Cummins successfully defeated Team India in the Sydney Test-Match by a margin of six wickets and this wicket helped them to seal the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series by 3-1.</p>
<p>While the Aussie players are going to be really happy with this series win, the Indians on the other hand, are facing a lot of criticism following the series defeat especially the Indian batters. Senior players like Virat Kohli are the main targets of the critics. </p>
<p>In the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Kohli got dismissed on the outside off-stump line eight times and versus the Aussie bowlers, the former Indian skipper looked helpless &amp; cluseless versus the them. Now, AB De Villiers, the South African legend has made a huge revelation regarding how the former Indian and RCB skipper can tackle the outside off-stump deliveries.</p>
<h2><strong>'Every Batsman in the world struggles with some weakness'</strong></h2>
<p><strong>AB De Villiers said, "He (Virat) can definitely find a solution to the the outside off-stump deliveries. Every batsman out there has a weakness and if I talk about myself, then the deliveries which used to come towards the pads in a straight line used to trouble me a lot. But I learnt from it and scored a lot of runs in the remainder of my career. </strong></p>
<p><strong>I still remember the Test-Series versus England (ENG). The series kicked off on a positive note and I scored good amount of runs in the Durban Test-Match and everything was going smoothly. But, then the duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson started dismissing me on a successive note and especially, with the new ball, I got out constantly</strong>".</p>
<h2><strong>What's the solution to the problem of Virat Kohli? </strong></h2>
<p>AB de Villiers believes that old balls keep running in the mind of the 36-year-old, which automatically affects the next forthcoming delivery. What happened before on the previous ball doesn't matter... He (Virat) should play every ball like a new and fresh one, he should just forget thinking about the previous deliveries. If finds success in doing this properly, then he can play the outside off-stump deliveries in a much better way.</p>
<p>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-big-positives-for-team-india-from-the-embarrassing-bgt-series-loss-against-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Big Positives for Team India from the Embarrassing BGT Series Loss against Australia</a></p>

Scott Boland got the better of Virat Kohli for the fourth time in the BGT 2024-25 series | Image: Getty Images

Virat Kohli has struggled a lot with the outside off-stump deliveries in the ongoing BGT Series

Will Virat Kohli stop getting dismissed on the outside off stump line now? AB De Villiers gives a solution

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<p><span>India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The batter looked torrid with the bat in the majority of the series and there have been calls related to his retirement as well.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Virat Kohli, who hit a century in the first Test, looked absolutely torrid with the bat in the rest of the games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter was troubled by the balls outside off stump as it brought his downfall in almost every match of the five-match Test series.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>When Virat Kohli hit a century in Perth, it was expected that he would have a breakthrough series and would be setting the stage on fire. But that wasn't the case, as, after the ton in the opening match, he failed in the entire series and ended up getting just around 90 runs in the rest of the games.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Since 2020, Virat Kohli has looked extremely torrid with the bat and has been averaging just in the 20s. This has seen him getting a lot of criticism for his poor outings. Many fans and experts have lashed out at him for his poor performances and hence they want him to make way for youngster.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>One of the heavy criticism came from Irfan Pathan, who pointed out the batter's poor average, saying that Virat Kohli averaged just 15 in the first innings of the Test. He said that the players with these low averages don't deserve a place in the Indian Team.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15 - Irfan Pathan</span></span></h2>
<p><span>Irfan Pathan added that it's time for Virat Kohli to make way for youngsters and that even young players will maintain a batting average of 25-30. Speaking to Star Sports, he explained:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15. If we take out his stats for the last five years, he barely averages 30. Does the Indian team deserve that from its senior player? It's better to give a youngster a long run, tell him to get ready; even that guy will maintain a batting average of 25-30."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>India's next Test series will be against England. It remains to be seen if he will be part of the series or not.</span></p>
<p><span>Read Also: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shocking-jasprit-bumrah-accused-of-using-sandpaper-video-goes-viral/">Shocking! Jasprit Bumrah accused of using sandpaper, video goes viral</a></span></p>

India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

"Youngster will maintain a batting average of 25-30"- Virat Kohli asked to leave Team India

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<p>Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and Australia at SCG brought the end to a long one and a half months of your. Australia's one-decade-long wait to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has finally ended as they have beaten India in the final test by six wickets to clinch the BGT trophy 3-1. With this, they also qualified for the World Test Championship final.</p>
<p>On the other hand, India have been humiliated on Australian soil and also lost the chance to play the WTC final. The last couple of months have been horrible for Team India as they have lost a home test series against New Zealand, and now they have also lost the all-important BGT trophy. But there were few positives as well. Here we will talk about three positives for India from the BGT series defeat.</p>
<h2>Three Positives for India to take forward after 1-3 Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat</h2>
<p><strong>1. Yashasvi Jaiswal - The Trusted Opener</strong></p>
<p>It was a tough series for all the batters because bowlers dominated these conditions throughout. But there were some good batting performances as well. Yashasvi Jaiswal was India's best batter in this series. It was his first time in Australia, and he showed that he has it all to perform in tough conditions.</p>
<p>Jaiswal finished with the second-most runs after Travis Head and scored 391 runs at an average of 43.44 with one hundred and two half-centuries. He has been in good form, and India can look to cash in on his form in the coming Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<p><strong>2. Evolution of Nitish Kumar Reddy</strong> </p>
<p>Another man who impressed everyone was young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Though his five wickets at an average of 38 don't do justice for him, it was his first tour, too, his debut series. He showed great maturity with his bat and scored 298 runs at an average of 37.25.</p>
<p>Nitish played some good innings under pressure. India can groom him to become a match-winning all-rounder, and in white-ball cricket, he can be very handy. Certainly, he has given selectors an option for the Champions Trophy 2025, along with Hardik Pandya.</p>
<p><strong>3. Identification of Problem </strong></p>
<p>India's poor batting form became the reason of consecutive test series defeat. Especially, the form of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill became the taking points.</p>
<p>But in some ways it is good sign that the problems have been identify and now the management can work with these guys to regain their form. Because these are part of India's core batting unit for the Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/list-of-fastest-half-centuries-for-india-in-test-cricket/">List of Fastest Half-Centuries for India in Test Cricket</a></p>

Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 after winning the final test at SCG by six wickets.