T20 World Cup State of Play: Second round taking shape as qualification race heats up

Teams: Australia (Q), Scotland, Namibia, England, Oman

AUSTRALIA (6 points | 3.580 NRR)

Qualified | The Aussies are through and looking strong, highlighted by their huge win over the English and then a dominant display against Namibia. Another victory against Scotland ensures they’ll top Group B.

SCOTLAND (5 points | 2.164 NRR)

While the all-UK showdown in Barbados was a No Result, the Scots find themselves in a comfortable spot Group B, still unbeaten. It’s possible they’ve already done enough to make the next round, but a win over Australia on June 15 would confirm it. There’s a chance England can play catch up if they beat both Oman and Namibia and correct their net run rate in the process.

NAMIBIA (2 points | –2.098 NRR)

Eliminated | Following the heavy defeat to Australia, Namibia is now eliminated. The best they can do is finish on four points, which would still leave them below Australia and Scotland.

ENGLAND (1 point | –1.800 NRR)

Stranded in fourth, with just the one point so far, England are firmly up against it in Group B. They’ll need to win out, against Oman and Namibia, as the minimum requirement, and then pray that other results land a certain way. England also needs to resurrect their –1.800 net run rate and hope nemesis Australia takes care of Scotland for them.

OMAN (0 points | –1.613 NRR)

Eliminated | Oman cannot make it to the next stage, having already lost three matches. They have, however, played some impressive cricket, which included giving Australia a fight, and should be buoyed by their efforts moving forward.