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With the last week of the league games approaching, here is what England, Australia, India, New Zealand and South Africa need to do in order to seal a place in the semifinals. 1 ENGLAND
Games remaining: vs NZ (July 12), vs WI (July 15) What they must do:
England need to win one match to enter the semis. If they lose both, they must hope South Africa lose both their games.
2 AUSTRALIA
Games remaining: vs Ind (July 12), vs SA (July 15) What they must do:
Australia need to win one match. If they lose both, they must ensure that they do not lose by a big margin and New Zealand lose both.
3 INDIA
Games remaining: vs Aus (July 12), vs NZ (July 15)
What they must do: India need one win from their remaining two games. If they lose both, they are out.
4 NEW ZEALAND
Games remaining: vs Eng (July 12), vs Ind (July 15)
What they must do: They have the best net run-rate. They need one win. If they lose both, they must hope South Africa lose both their matches too.
5 SOUTH AFRICA
Games remaining: vs SL (July 12), vs Aus (July 15) What they must do:
South Africa must win their remaining two games and ensure New Zealand do not win their remaining games in the league stages.