After Australia vs South Africa match abandoned without a ball bowled here is the Group B Qualification Scenarios for Semi’s. India and New Zealand have already secured their semifinal spots from Group A. Now, all attention shifts to Group B where all four teams remain in contention.

The Australia vs South Africa match was abandoned without a ball bowled resulting in both teams sharing points. South Africa leads the table with three points due to a superior net run rate (NRR). Australia also has three points but trails in NRR.

Group B Qualification Scenarios for Semi’s

South Africa holds the best chance of qualifying with one game left. Their dominant 107 run win over Afghanistan boosted their NRR to +2.140. A win against England will guarantee them a spot in the semifinals. Even if they lose they can still qualify if England does not win both of their remaining matches.

Australia also controls its fate. A win against Afghanistan will ensure their progression. However if they lose their qualification will depend on South Africa defeating England.

England faces a tough road ahead. After losing to Australia they must win both of their remaining matches to stay in the race. Their fate along with that of all four teams depends on their clash with Afghanistan. If both Australia and South Africa lose their last group stage matches the winner between England and Afghanistan will advance.

Afghanistan sits at the bottom of Group B after their heavy loss to South Africa. To qualify they must defeat both England and Australia a challenging task.

Every upcoming match in Group B is now a virtual knockout. Teams must fight for survival making each game crucial in determining the semifinalists. Group A teams race for semis is over but Group B Qualification Scenarios for Semi’s is still alive. The host team, also the defending champions of 2017 Champions Trophy Pakistan is out of the semifinals race.