Adelaide Weather Forecast: ICC T20 World Cup 2022, NZ vs IRE LIVE & AUS vs AFG LIVE: Table-toppers NewZealand have been handed a major boost as the weather prediction shows NO CHANCE of rain in their final Super 12 Group 1 stage match on Friday. However, dark clouds continue to hover over Australia’s stiff chances of qualifying for the semifinals as there is a chance of light drizzle in the evening match which starts at 06:30 PM (LOCAL TIME). Follow NewZealand vs Ireland LIVE & Australia vs Afghanistan LIVE with InsideSport.IN
Adelaide Weather Forecast: Rain respite for New Zealand but DARK CLOUDS hover over Australia’s HOPES – Check DETAILS
NZ vs IRE Adelaide Weather
- Overcast conditions will be in play during the NZ vs IRE match.
- However, rain is likely to stay away from Adelaide for the NZ vs IRE match on Friday afternoon.
- New Zealand, who are at the top of the table with a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR), of +2.233 will look to qualify for the semi-finals with a win over Ireland.
- Ireland, meanwhile, will look to play for pride in the Group of Death as they are virtually out of semi-finals race.
T20 WC Group 1 Qualification Scenario:
- NZ, England and Australia share 5 points each after 4 games. They are only separated by NRR.
- If NZ win against Ireland, the Irish brigade will be knocked out.
- With the win, NZ will also all but confirm their place in the semifinals.
- NZ’s +2.233 NRR gives them an edge over others in the semifinal race.
- 2nd placed England have also kept themselves afloat with win over NZ.
- England face SriLanka in their last game.
- A win could confirm their place in the semis if Australia lose to Afghanistan.
- Australia are in a tricky spot because of their NRR.
- Australia currently have -0.304 NRR and have to win against Afghanistan.
- But even with win over Afghanistan, they will not be secured a place if NZ win against Ireland and England win against SriLanka.
- SriLanka can also virtually make it if they beat England and NewZealand and Australia lose to Ireland and Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan have been officially eliminated while Ireland are also virtually out of semifinal race.
AUS vs AFG Adelaide Weather
Australia will be in a crunch situation heading into the match as even a win will not ensure them a spot in the semi-finals. The hosts are currently at the third spot in the Super 12 Group 1 points table with five points from four matches. However, their Net Run Rate of -0.304, can turn out to be a major issue for them in the group stage.
- Light drizzle is expected during the Australia vs Ireland match.
- But the situation is unlikely to reduce any overs from the match.
- Australia are currently in an unfavourable situation to qualify for semis due to their NRR.
- The defending champions will need a big win over Afghanistan to stay in contention of qualifying for the semis.
| ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 Group 1 Points Table | ||||||||
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
| 1 | New Zealand | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.233 | 5 |
| 2 | England | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.547 | 5 |
| 3 | Australia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.304 | 5 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.457 | 4 |
| 5 | Ireland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -1.544 | 3 |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -0.718 | 2 |
Remaining Group 1 Fixtures
Friday 04 November: Ireland v New Zealand, Adelaide Oval
Friday 04 November: Australia v Afghanistan, Adelaide Oval
Saturday 05 November: Sri Lanka v England, SCG, Sydney
Adelaide Weather Forecast: Rain respite for New Zealand but DARK CLOUDS hover over Australia’s HOPES – Check DETAILS
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