With this win, Pakistan won all their five Super 12 matches in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan will face Australia in the semifinals.
Koushik Paul
Editor
Pakistan fans targetted Rashid Khan after India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs in T20 World Cup. The win upped India's net run rate and chances of qualifying for the semis.
England and Australia qualify for T20 World Cup 2021 semifinals from Group 1. South Africa lose out on Net Run Rate despite Kagiso Rabada hattrick.
Chris Gayle has scored more than 14000 runs in 452 T20 matches in his career. Gayle is yet to officially retire from international cricket.
With this win, India have improved their NRR. The New Zealand vs Afghanistan match will decide which team joins Pakistan from the group in semis.
Xavi left Barcelona in 2015 after helping the club win 25 titles in 17 seasons and replaces Dutchman Ronald Koeman at the helm.
India, fourth in Group 2, play Scotland on Friday with an eye on their net run rate. Pakistan have already qualified for the semifinals with four wins.
Fifties by Charith Asalanka and Pathum Nissanka helped Sri Lanka post a formidable 189/3 in 20 overs. Profligate Windies fell short by 20 runs.
With this win, Australia rise to the second spot in Group 1 ahead of South Africa on NRR. Both Australia (+1.031) and South Africa (+0.742) are at six points each.
- IND Vs AFG: India Romp To Big T20 World Cup Win Vs Afghanistan, Improve On Run-Rate Too - Highlights
A record 140-run opening stand between KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma put India on path to a 66-run win vs Afghanistan. Highlights of IND vs AFG here.
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