Group 2: NZ (125-2) beat
Afghanistan (124-8) by eight wicketsBlack Caps will face
England in semi-finalsIndia’s elimination from the T20
World Cup was confirmed on Sunday when New Zealand’s victory against Afghanistan took the Black Caps out of their reach and turned their final match of the Super 12s, against Namibia on Monday, into a dead rubber.
Their elimination is a massive blow to tournament organisers, with
India its largest and most lucrative broadcast market, and as well as the team’s weaknesses it has exposed issues with the World Cup’s format and scheduling.