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Afghanistan's Amazing Win Shakes Group B Which Teams Advance?
Feb 27, 2025 01:01 pm
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Divya Delhi:  Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa are eligible for the Group B semi-finals after Afghanistan defeated England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. India and New Zealand are Group A semi-finalists, but Group B will be a close race. Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in Lahore in a must-win match. The outcome eliminates Jos Buttler and co. from the semi-finals. Afghanistan has yet to qualify for the final four. They will join Australia and South Africa, who split points after a Tuesday washout, in a last push for knockouts. Afghanistan sits third in Group B, a point behind Australia and South Africa, after beating England. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team face Australia in a virtual quarterfinal in Lahore. Afghanistan will qualify for the semis with a win. An Australia win will ensure their semi-final status, but earning a point against Afghanistan means Steve Smith and co. will advance even if the game is washed out, as was the case against South Africa. A win over England in their final group-stage match will advance the Proteas. osing to England and Australia defeating Afghanistan will also advance South Africa. England winning their final game and Afghanistan beating Australia would put the Proteas in a tight  match with Australia.