Another washed out contest on the 2022 T20 World Cup meant Ireland and Afghanistan shared some extent every within the Super 12 stage. While Ireland did leap to the second spot within the Group 1 standings, their keep was quick lived on account of England sharing some extent with Australia after rain deserted the second recreation on Friday as nicely. Meanwhile, Afghanistan managed a second level owing to rain.
Earlier on Wednesday, Afghanistan’s match towards New Zealand had additionally been referred to as off because of rain with no ball being bowled. The same situation performed out on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as the 2 captains couldn’t come out for the toss.
Group 1 conflict between Afghanistan and Ireland has been deserted because of persistent rain in Melbourne 🌧#T20WorldCup | #AFGvIRE pic.twitter.com/Kk4io0UP91
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 28, 2022
“Very disappointed to be not playing at such an amazing ground,” Afghan skipper Mohammad Nabi stated. “Me and Rash (Rashid) played a lot of BBL games here, but most of the players are waiting to play here.. But it’s not in our hands and we look forward to the upcoming games.”
Playing after rounding up a well-known win by 5 runs (DLS methodology) towards England on the identical venue, the Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie shared comparable sentiments.
“Very disappointing. We played some really good cricket the other night and were looking forward to this fixture against the team we know really well. If it could have gone our way, we could have gone to Brisbane with a lot of hopes of going into the next round,” Balbirnie stated.
Can Ireland qualify for the semifinal?
Even although they might’ve been eyeing all two factors towards Afghanistan, three factors in three video games isn’t a foul place for Ireland to be. The chance of rain affecting their subsequent two video games is down to twenty p.c.
With England and Australia additionally sharing some extent from their Super 12 recreation, 4 groups are presently degree with three factors in hand whereas Sri Lanka (2) and New Zealand (3) nonetheless have a match in hand.
If Ireland win their subsequent two video games towards Australia and New Zealand, a troublesome activity, Ireland can have seven factors in 5 video games. Winning the following two video games by an even bigger margin will guarantee a NRR enhance, which can additional amplify their possibilities. New Zealand successful their remaining video games towards Sri Lanka and England will affirm Ireland qualifying for the semifinals.
If Ireland beat Australia and lose to New Zealand, they must rely on the Blackcaps successful all their remaining video games, beating England and Sri Lanka huge to decrease their present internet run price in addition to Australia not beating Afghanistan and overtaking them within the NRR column.
If they lose to Australia and beat New Zealand, Ireland will progress if the Blackcaps win their remaining video games and not one of the different groups end with greater than 5 factors and a decrease internet run price.
