New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets to seal spot in T20 WC semis, confirm India's ouster

 

New Zealand have entered the semi-final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup after defeating Afghanistan by eight wickets on Sunday (November 7) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan are already through to the semi-finals from Group 2.

New Zealand's win has also shattered India's only chance of making it to the semi-final as Virat Kohli & Co. needed a favour from Afghanistan to enter the last four on the basis of a better run rate as their slim hopes hinged on Afghanistan upstaging the Black Caps. That would have brought the Net Run Rate into equation and opened the doors for India.

However, with an all-around performance, it's Kane Williamson's side that will next fight to book a place in the final of the showpiece event. Group 1 winners England and Australia made the final four from the six-team pool.