How things stand after Pakistan’s loss to Australia

ICC World Twenty20: Pakistan's loss to Australia in Mohali meant the Men in 

Green are out of the competition. It also makes clear things in the group.

Australia and India will square off in a virtual quarterfinal in Mohali on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

Pakistan lost to Australia by 21 runs earlier on Friday as things became much clearer in Group 2 of the ICC World Twenty20 Super 10’s stage. In Steve Smith, Shane Watson and James Faulkner dominated match at Mohali, Pakistan fell short and crashed out of the tournament – once again in the group stages.

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The result means the three-way battle for passage into the semifinals has now been reduced to two two teams. As things stand, New Zealand are top with three wins in three matches and six points. The Kiwis are already assured of a place in the next round irrespective of how they fare against Bangladesh.

As things stand in Group 2 after Australia’s 21-run win over Pakistan in Mohali.

In second spot are Australia with four points from three matches – two wins and a loss. Their net run rate stands at +0.440. Third in the five team list are India who also have four points after three games but are worse off in terms of net run rate at -0.546.
At the bottom of the pyramid are Bangladesh who have lost all their three matches and will be playing for pride up next against New Zealand.