The first match of the tournament saw New Zealand take on Pakistan, with the Kiwis emerging victorious by a convincing 60-run margin. India then followed suit, defeating Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the second match. Now, all eyes are on the third match, which pits South Africa against Afghanistan – the first encounter in Group B. Up until this point, the action has been limited to Group A, which comprises India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of South Africa, Afghanistan, Australia, and England.
So, where do the teams stand in the points table at this juncture? The Indian team’s win over Bangladesh has certainly made an impact, but perhaps not as significant as one might expect. Despite their impressive victory, India finds itself in second place in the points table, with New Zealand, led by Tom Latham, holding the top spot. Although both teams have 2 points each, New Zealand’s net run rate of +1.200 gives them the edge over India, whose net run rate stands at +0.408.
In Group A, Bangladesh occupies the third position in the points table, while Pakistan, captained by Mohammad Rizwan, is currently at the fourth spot. The attention now shifts to the Group B teams, with South Africa and Afghanistan set to face off, and Australia and England scheduled to meet on Saturday. It’s worth noting that this tournament features 8 teams, divided into two groups, with the team dynamics and standings likely to change as the matches progress.
