ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Qualification scenario for each team

South Africa

Once again rain has come back to haunt South Africa

South Africa registered a huge win over Sri Lanka in their first match of the tournament. A 96-run win over the Lankans meant that the Proteas have a healthy NRR of +1.920.

But, it came down to +1.000 after their 19-run loss via DLS method to Pakistan in their second group game. Their match against Pakistan was evenly poised before rain interrupted and Sarfaraz Ahmed’s men were ahead on DLS at the end of 27 overs.

For South Africa to go through,

If South Africa beat India: South Africa will qualify for the semis.

If India beat South Africa: South Africa will be knocked out of the tournament

If South Africa vs India ends in a washout: South Africa will qualify only if Pakistan vs Sri Lanka gets washed out. If that match produces a result, South Africa will be knocked out on the virtue of having a lesser NRR than India.