As the clock ticks and we get closer to the inaugural Republican presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, eight contenders&nbsp;have announced their eligibility to participate in the Milwaukee event.

These contenders have successfully fulfilled the polling and donor prerequisites outlined by the Republican National Committee (RNC). However, for several candidates, the window to secure a spot on the stage is rapidly closing, as per an analysis by the Associated Press.

<h2>Qualification requirements</h2>

To participate in the debate scheduled for August 23, candidates must fulfil specific criteria established by the RNC.

These criteria necessitate attaining a minimum of 1 per cent&nbsp;support in three reputable national polls, or a combination of national and early-state polls conducted between July 1 and August 21.

Additionally, contenders&nbsp;must garner a minimum of 40,000 donors, including at least 200 from 20 or more states.

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<h2>Contenders&nbsp;set to participate</h2>

Several contenders have already confirmed their qualification:

<ol>
	<li>
	Donald Trump: As the front-runner, Trump exceeded both the polling and donor requirements. However, he has hinted at the possibility of boycotting the debate and hosting a rival event.
	</li>
	<li>
	Ron DeSantis: A prominent contender and Florida governor, DeSantis met polling and fundraising prerequisites. However, his campaign recently faced challenges, including staff departures and financial concerns.
	</li>
	<li>
	Tim Scott: South Carolina senator Scott, a prolific fundraiser with a substantial war chest, is poised to seize the opportunity to make an impression.
	</li>
	<li>
	Nikki Haley: The sole female candidate in the GOP race, Haley's campaign boasts substantial contributions and she has exceeded the polling threshold.
	</li>
	<li>
	Vivek Ramaswamy: Despite initially being lesser known, the biotech entrepreneur has gained traction, meeting donor criteria.
	</li>
	<li>
	Chris Christie: The former New Jersey governor, positioning himself as a staunch challenger to Trump, has garnered the necessary donors and poll support.
	</li>
	<li>
	Doug Burgum: North Dakota governor Burgum creatively employed a gift card initiative to reach the donor requirement, aided by advertising campaigns in key early-voting states.
	</li>
	<li>
	Mike Pence: Trump's former vice president secured sufficient donors, dispelling doubts about his eligibility for the debate.
	</li>
</ol>

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<h2>Contenders&nbsp;on the cusp</h2>

However, a few&nbsp;contenders are racing against the clock:

<ol>
	<li>
	Asa Hutchinson: The former Arkansas governor has met polling prerequisites but is striving to meet the donor threshold.
	</li>
	<li>
	Francis Suarez: Miami's mayor is close to fulfilling the donor requirement and employs creative approaches, including offering tickets to sports events in exchange for contributions.
	</li>
	<li>
	Larry Elder: The conservative radio host's campaign has criticised the qualification criteria while experiencing a surge in donors, but he has not met polling requirements.
	</li>
	<li>
	Perry Johnson: Johnson, a lesser-known businessman, has successfully acquired donors and reached 1 per cent&nbsp;in a qualifying poll, positioning himself on the edge of eligibility.
	</li>
	<li>
	Will Hurd: Despite potential qualification, Hurd's commitment to withholding support from the eventual nominee jeopardises his debate participation.
	</li>
</ol>

As the debate draws near, the spotlight remains on&nbsp;contenders working tirelessly to meet the criteria, ensuring their voices are heard on the national stage.

(With inputs from agencies)

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As the clock ticks and we get closer to the inaugural Republican presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, eight contenders have announced their eligibility to participate in the Milwaukee event.

As the clock ticks and we get closer to the inaugural Republican presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, eight contenders have announced their eligibility to participate in the Milwaukee event. These contenders have successfully fulfilled the polling and donor prerequisites outlined by the Republican National Committee (RNC). However, for several candidates, the window to secure a spot on the stage is rapidly closing, as per an analysis by the Associated Press. Qualification requirements To participate in the debate scheduled for August 23, candidates must fulfil specific criteria established by the RNC. These criteria necessitate attaining a minimum of 1 per cent support in three reputable national polls, or a combination of national and early-state polls conducted between July 1 and August 21. Additionally, contenders must garner a minimum of 40,000 donors, including at least 200 from 20 or more states. Also read | Struggling US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis sacks campaign chief Contenders set to participate Several contenders have already confirmed their qualification: Donald Trump: As the front-runner, Trump exceeded both the polling and donor requirements. However, he has hinted at the possibility of boycotting the debate and hosting a rival event. Ron DeSantis: A prominent contender and Florida governor, DeSantis met polling and fundraising prerequisites. However, his campaign recently faced challenges, including staff departures and financial concerns. Tim Scott: South Carolina senator Scott, a prolific fundraiser with a substantial war chest, is poised to seize the opportunity to make an impression. Nikki Haley: The sole female candidate in the GOP race, Haley's campaign boasts substantial contributions and she has exceeded the polling threshold. Vivek Ramaswamy: Despite initially being lesser known, the biotech entrepreneur has gained traction, meeting donor criteria. Chris Christie: The former New Jersey governor, positioning himself as a staunch challenger to Trump, has garnered the necessary donors and poll support. Doug Burgum: North Dakota governor Burgum creatively employed a gift card initiative to reach the donor requirement, aided by advertising campaigns in key early-voting states. Mike Pence: Trump's former vice president secured sufficient donors, dispelling doubts about his eligibility for the debate. Also watch | Trump's team seeks lax rules for proposed protective order Contenders on the cusp However, a few contenders are racing against the clock: Asa Hutchinson: The former Arkansas governor has met polling prerequisites but is striving to meet the donor threshold. Francis Suarez: Miami's mayor is close to fulfilling the donor requirement and employs creative approaches, including offering tickets to sports events in exchange for contributions. Larry Elder: The conservative radio host's campaign has criticised the qualification criteria while experiencing a surge in donors, but he has not met polling requirements. Perry Johnson: Johnson, a lesser-known businessman, has successfully acquired donors and reached 1 per cent in a qualifying poll, positioning himself on the edge of eligibility. Will Hurd: Despite potential qualification, Hurd's commitment to withholding support from the eventual nominee jeopardises his debate participation. As the debate draws near, the spotlight remains on contenders working tirelessly to meet the criteria, ensuring their voices are heard on the national stage. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US Elections 2024: Everyone who has made it to the first Republican presidential debate

The inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 edition has become a big hit. It has gained mileage as it proceeds towards the business end of the tournament. So far, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians (MI) have been on a roll, very much like their men's counterpart in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and remain at the top of the points table with as many as five wins on the trot.&nbsp;

On Tuesday (March 14), MI defeated Gujarat Giants (GG) by 55 runs to confirm&nbsp;a spot in the playoffs. Thus, they became the first side to do so in WPL history. Apart from them, Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals (DC) have also performed well with four wins from five games. UP Warriorz Women (UPW) have two victories and an equal number of losses whereas GG have managed only a solitary triumph from five encounters. Nonetheless, the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remain at the bottom and are the only winless side.

After five games, Mandhana &amp; Co. have failed to get off the mark in the points table. To add to their woes, they have suffered&nbsp;big defeats in as many as four fixtures. Thus, their Net Run Rate (NRR) is also a dismal&nbsp;-2.109. Given their current form, they are very much likely to miss the playoffs race but are not out of contention just yet. RCB remain alive mathematically but need a quick turnaround to progress ahead.

WPL 2023 Updated Points Table after MI vs GG clash on March 14 -

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EXPLAINED: How RCB can still end up in the top 3

To the surprise of many, RCB still has a slim chance. While they cannot finish in the top two, they still have a chance to enter the knockouts as the third-best side.&nbsp;

Mandhana &amp; Co. need to topple their opposition&nbsp;in their remaining&nbsp;three games. Not only this, but RCB also need some favour from other teams. The Bengaluru franchise needs to hope&nbsp;UPW lose all of its remaining games. In addition, they need to pray that GG does not&nbsp;emerge on top in more than one&nbsp;game solely&nbsp;due to RCB's poor NRR.

As of now, it looks highly likely that MI and DC will end at the top two with UPW holding onto the third spot. However, anything can still happen if RCB and GG come to the party. It is to be noted that the team who finishes at the top will directly enter the final. Meanwhile, an Eliminator will be held between the second-ranked and third-positioned sides.

RCB's last outing and the road ahead

RCB face UPW in their next outing, on Wednesday evening (March 15) at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The last time both sides faced each other saw the UP franchise demolish RCB by ten wickets. Mandhana &amp; Co. batted first and only managed 138 all-out, which was chased down by UP with ten wickets and seven overs in hand.

RCB go into this match after a last-over loss&nbsp;versus the DC unit, on Monday (March 13), where the latter won by&nbsp;six wickets while chasing 151.

A confident DC unit won the toss and opted to bowl first at the&nbsp;Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Mandhana fell early for RCB as her poor form continued. She has only managed scores of 35, 23, 18, 4, and 8 so far in the five-team competition. Ellyse Perry's 67 and Richa Ghosh's 16-ball 37 not out propelled the team to 150 for 4. However, it was just a par score.

Meanwhile, DC&nbsp;were&nbsp;made to work hard in their run-chase. Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen (15-ball 29 not out) stood tall to take their side home. Jonassen returned as the Player-of-the-Match for her rapid knock and whereas her teammate Shikha Pandey (3 for 239) also played a vital role in the victory.

At the post-match presentation, Smriti said, "Really good effort by our bowlers to take it till the 20th over. Definitely a lot of improvements but a lot of things to work on still. The partnership got us into the game, they both batted brilliantly. They used their experience to get us to a defendable total. Not the best of the starts, including my batting. The first 14 overs really hurt us, even 10-15 runs more would have helped. Towards the fag-end of the tournament, the wickets are going to get slower. Even in the last game, spinners got the ball to turn and pace-off and slower balls were working."

After the game versus UPW, RCB will face two more games to play; against GG and MI respectively.

Will Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, and the likes fire on all cylinders with time running for RCB? Only time will tell...

Complete RCB squad for WPL 2023

Smriti Mandhana 
Sophie Devine&nbsp; 
Ellyse Perry 
Renuka Singh&nbsp; 
Richa Ghosh&nbsp; 
Erin Burns 
Asha Shobhana&nbsp; 
Heather Knight&nbsp; 
Heather Knight&nbsp; 
Dane van Niekerk 
Preeti Bose,&nbsp; 
Poonam Khemnar 
Komal Janjad 
Megan Schutt 
Sahana Pawar 
Disha Kasat&nbsp; 
Indrani Roy 
Shreyanka Patil&nbsp; 
Kanika Ahuja&nbsp;

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The inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 edition has become a big hit. It has gained mileage as it proceeds towards the business end of the tournament. So far, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians (MI) have been on a roll, very much like their men's counterpart in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and remain at the top of the points table with as many as five wins on the trot.

The inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 edition has become a big hit. It has gained mileage as it proceeds towards the business end of the tournament. So far, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians (MI) have been on a roll, very much like their men's counterpart in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and remain at the top of the points table with as many as five wins on the trot. On Tuesday (March 14), MI defeated Gujarat Giants (GG) by 55 runs to confirm a spot in the playoffs. Thus, they became the first side to do so in WPL history. Apart from them, Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals (DC) have also performed well with four wins from five games. UP Warriorz Women (UPW) have two victories and an equal number of losses whereas GG have managed only a solitary triumph from five encounters. Nonetheless, the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remain at the bottom and are the only winless side. After five games, Mandhana & Co. have failed to get off the mark in the points table. To add to their woes, they have suffered big defeats in as many as four fixtures. Thus, their Net Run Rate (NRR) is also a dismal -2.109. Given their current form, they are very much likely to miss the playoffs race but are not out of contention just yet. RCB remain alive mathematically but need a quick turnaround to progress ahead. WPL 2023 Updated Points Table after MI vs GG clash on March 14 - Also read: WPL 2023 Points Table: Check updated points table and live streaming details for Women's Premier League 2023 EXPLAINED: How RCB can still end up in the top 3 To the surprise of many, RCB still has a slim chance. While they cannot finish in the top two, they still have a chance to enter the knockouts as the third-best side. Mandhana & Co. need to topple their opposition in their remaining three games. Not only this, but RCB also need some favour from other teams. The Bengaluru franchise needs to hope UPW lose all of its remaining games. In addition, they need to pray that GG does not emerge on top in more than one game solely due to RCB's poor NRR. As of now, it looks highly likely that MI and DC will end at the top two with UPW holding onto the third spot. However, anything can still happen if RCB and GG come to the party. It is to be noted that the team who finishes at the top will directly enter the final. Meanwhile, an Eliminator will be held between the second-ranked and third-positioned sides. RCB's last outing and the road ahead RCB face UPW in their next outing, on Wednesday evening (March 15) at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The last time both sides faced each other saw the UP franchise demolish RCB by ten wickets. Mandhana & Co. batted first and only managed 138 all-out, which was chased down by UP with ten wickets and seven overs in hand. RCB go into this match after a last-over loss versus the DC unit, on Monday (March 13), where the latter won by six wickets while chasing 151. A confident DC unit won the toss and opted to bowl first at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Mandhana fell early for RCB as her poor form continued. She has only managed scores of 35, 23, 18, 4, and 8 so far in the five-team competition. Ellyse Perry's 67 and Richa Ghosh's 16-ball 37 not out propelled the team to 150 for 4. However, it was just a par score. Meanwhile, DC were made to work hard in their run-chase. Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen (15-ball 29 not out) stood tall to take their side home. Jonassen returned as the Player-of-the-Match for her rapid knock and whereas her teammate Shikha Pandey (3 for 239) also played a vital role in the victory. At the post-match presentation, Smriti said, "Really good effort by our bowlers to take it till the 20th over. Definitely a lot of improvements but a lot of things to work on still. The partnership got us into the game, they both batted brilliantly. They used their experience to get us to a defendable total. Not the best of the starts, including my batting. The first 14 overs really hurt us, even 10-15 runs more would have helped. Towards the fag-end of the tournament, the wickets are going to get slower. Even in the last game, spinners got the ball to turn and pace-off and slower balls were working." After the game versus UPW, RCB will face two more games to play; against GG and MI respectively. Will Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, and the likes fire on all cylinders with time running for RCB? Only time will tell... Complete RCB squad for WPL 2023 Smriti Mandhana Sophie Devine Ellyse Perry Renuka Singh Richa Ghosh Erin Burns Asha Shobhana Heather Knight Heather Knight Dane van Niekerk Preeti Bose, Poonam Khemnar Komal Janjad Megan Schutt Sahana Pawar Disha Kasat Indrani Roy Shreyanka Patil Kanika Ahuja ×

WPL 2023: EXPLAINED! How Smriti Mandhana's RCB can still qualify for playoffs after five successive defeats

India and Bangladesh squared off in a rain-affected T20 World Cup 2022 encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. In what was a crucial Super 12 clash, Team India beat a spirited Bangla Tigers by five runs (DLS method) to win their third game of the mega event in Australia and top their group, with one more game to play. Despite Rohit Sharma &amp; Co.'s third win of the showpiece event Down Under, the one-time winners have still not qualified for the semi-finals.&nbsp;

The race for the semi-finals continues to remain intense and it is getting a bit more complicated in both the groups. Talking about the qualification scenario in Group 2, India sit at the top spot after their win over Bangladesh, with six points under their belt. South Africa and Bangladesh follow suit with Pakistan and Netherlands occupying the bottom-two spots, respectively. Here's the qualification scenario for all the teams still alive in the race for the semis from Group 2:

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With Netherlands and Zimbabwe out of contention, let us dwell upon the chances of India, South Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Bangladesh: The Bangla Tigers have one game left. They play Pakistan in their remaining league stage encounter&nbsp;at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. If they win by an improbable margin, they can even challenge India, in terms of NRR, in the top two. South Africa's NRR at present is +2.772 which is certainly out of reach for Shakib Al Hasan &amp; Co.&nbsp;

Pakistan: The Babar Azam-led Men in Green won against South Africa on Thursday (November 03) and will play Bangladesh in their last league stage face-off and have to beat their Asian neighbours. If Pakistan reach six points and India lose to Zimbabwe, they can even edge past their arch-rivals as their NRR is slightly better than India.&nbsp;

South Africa:&nbsp;Temba Bavuma &amp; Co. are in a very good position; and were unbeaten in the tournament till losing to Pakistan. With two wins and one no-result, the Proteas have five points. Even if they lose one of their remaining two games, SA should go ahead but their final positioning can change.

India: Rohit &amp; Co. currently occupy the top spot in Group 2. The Men in Blue are also in a good position to reach the top four, however, they still need to win their last league stage encounter versus Zimbabwe. A win will confirm them a place in the knockouts.&nbsp;

India and Bangladesh squared off in a rain-affected T20 World Cup 2022 encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. In what was a crucial Super 12 clash, Team India beat a spirited Bangla Tigers by five runs (DLS method) to win their third game of the mega event in Australia and top their group, with one more game to play.

India and Bangladesh squared off in a rain-affected T20 World Cup 2022 encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. In what was a crucial Super 12 clash, Team India beat a spirited Bangla Tigers by five runs (DLS method) to win their third game of the mega event in Australia and top their group, with one more game to play. Despite Rohit Sharma & Co.'s third win of the showpiece event Down Under, the one-time winners have still not qualified for the semi-finals. The race for the semi-finals continues to remain intense and it is getting a bit more complicated in both the groups. Talking about the qualification scenario in Group 2, India sit at the top spot after their win over Bangladesh, with six points under their belt. South Africa and Bangladesh follow suit with Pakistan and Netherlands occupying the bottom-two spots, respectively. Here's the qualification scenario for all the teams still alive in the race for the semis from Group 2: ALSO READ | Reporter asks Shakib Al Hasan to reveal chat details with umpires in India tie, all-rounder reacts - WATCH With Netherlands and Zimbabwe out of contention, let us dwell upon the chances of India, South Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Bangladesh: The Bangla Tigers have one game left. They play Pakistan in their remaining league stage encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. If they win by an improbable margin, they can even challenge India, in terms of NRR, in the top two. South Africa's NRR at present is +2.772 which is certainly out of reach for Shakib Al Hasan & Co. Pakistan: The Babar Azam-led Men in Green won against South Africa on Thursday (November 03) and will play Bangladesh in their last league stage face-off and have to beat their Asian neighbours. If Pakistan reach six points and India lose to Zimbabwe, they can even edge past their arch-rivals as their NRR is slightly better than India. South Africa: Temba Bavuma & Co. are in a very good position; and were unbeaten in the tournament till losing to Pakistan. With two wins and one no-result, the Proteas have five points. Even if they lose one of their remaining two games, SA should go ahead but their final positioning can change. India: Rohit & Co. currently occupy the top spot in Group 2. The Men in Blue are also in a good position to reach the top four, however, they still need to win their last league stage encounter versus Zimbabwe. A win will confirm them a place in the knockouts.

T20 World Cup 2022: EXPLAINED! Qualification scenario for Group 2 teams after India beat Bangladesh

On Thursday (November 03), Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points in the business end of the Super 12 round at the iconic SCG, Sydney. Batting first, Babar Azam-led Men in Green had their back against the wall and were reduced to 43 for 4 before fifties from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan revived the Pakistan innings and took them to a daunting 185 for 9. In reply, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas were never in the run-chase and reduced to 66 for 4 before a brief rain break brought forward a revived target; with SA needing 142 (73 off 30 balls).&nbsp;

Pakistan pacers produced a masterclass of death bowling to never give any chance to the South African batters as the Proteas were reduced to 108 for 9 to lose by 33 runs (DLS method). After the match, a jubilant Babar Azam said, "Very happy the way team performed. We are not upto the mark - me and Rizwan. But the way Haris played - different player - set the momentum. And the way Shadab finished the innings - outstanding. To be honest, everyone is my best player. Everyone is my match-winner. First two losses cost us. But the way we have played last two matches. As you know cricket is funny game. You never know."

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Here's the Group 2&nbsp;table after Pakistan beat South Africa in a crucial Super 12 tie

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			<td>PLAYED</td>
			<td>WON</td>
			<td>LOST</td>
			<td>N/R</td>
			<td>TIED</td>
			<td>NRR</td>
			<td>POINTS</td>
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			<td>India</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>+0.730</td>
			<td>6</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>South Africa</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>+1.441&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>5</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>+1.117&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Bangladesh</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>-1.276</td>
			<td>4</td>
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		<tr>
			<td>Zimbabwe</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>-0.313</td>
			<td>3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Netherlands</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>-1.233</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Meanwhile, New Zealand remain atop in Group 1 followed by England and Australia. All of them are at&nbsp;five points each.

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On Friday (November 06), there are two matches to be played. Ireland will face New Zealand which will be followed by Australia taking on Afghanistan. Both the games will be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

On Thursday (November 03), Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points in the business end of the Super 12 round at the iconic SCG, Sydney.

On Thursday (November 03), Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points in the business end of the Super 12 round at the iconic SCG, Sydney. Batting first, Babar Azam-led Men in Green had their back against the wall and were reduced to 43 for 4 before fifties from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan revived the Pakistan innings and took them to a daunting 185 for 9. In reply, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas were never in the run-chase and reduced to 66 for 4 before a brief rain break brought forward a revived target; with SA needing 142 (73 off 30 balls). Pakistan pacers produced a masterclass of death bowling to never give any chance to the South African batters as the Proteas were reduced to 108 for 9 to lose by 33 runs (DLS method). After the match, a jubilant Babar Azam said, "Very happy the way team performed. We are not upto the mark - me and Rizwan. But the way Haris played - different player - set the momentum. And the way Shadab finished the innings - outstanding. To be honest, everyone is my best player. Everyone is my match-winner. First two losses cost us. But the way we have played last two matches. As you know cricket is funny game. You never know." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022: Kohli, Arshdeep help India beat Bangladesh by 10 runs in rain-affected thriller Here's the Group 2 table after Pakistan beat South Africa in a crucial Super 12 tie TEAM PLAYED WON LOST N/R TIED NRR POINTS India 4 3 1 0 0 +0.730 6 South Africa 4 2 1 1 0 +1.441 5 Pakistan 4 2 2 0 0 +1.117 4 Bangladesh 4 2 2 0 0 -1.276 4 Zimbabwe 4 1 2 1 0 -0.313 3 Netherlands 4 1 3 0 0 -1.233 2 Meanwhile, New Zealand remain atop in Group 1 followed by England and Australia. All of them are at five points each. On Friday (November 06), there are two matches to be played. Ireland will face New Zealand which will be followed by Australia taking on Afghanistan. Both the games will be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

T20 World Cup 2022 points table: Here's a look at Super 12 standings after Pakistan thrash South Africa

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition's qualifying round has seen plenty of drama and action. On Thursday (October 20), Sri Lanka defeated the Netherlands by 16 runs to enter the Super 12 round whereas Namibia's loss to the UAE in their last face-off resulted in the Dutch line-up also progressing ahead, into the main draw of the competition. While Sri Lanka joins Pool A, the Netherlands will now be a part of Team India-starrer Pool B.

Two more teams will now join the main draw of the tournament on Friday (October 21). Group B, from the qualifiers, has become a congested one with all four teams -- West Indies, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Ireland -- tied with two points each. The equation is simple for all of them. The winner of the West Indies-Ireland tie and Scotland-Zimbabwe match will progress ahead; with the group toppers joining Pool B whereas the other will join Australia-starrer Pool A.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-asian-champions-sri-lanka-beat-netherlands-by-16-runs-to-enter-super-12-round-527013">T20 World Cup: Asian champions Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 16 runs to enter Super 12 round</a>

Here's the qualification scenario explained for Group B teams for Super 12

The winner of West Indies-Ireland and Scotland-Zimbabwe will make it to the Super 12 stage. In case both the games are washed out due to rain, with the forecast not looking encouraging in Geelong on Friday, current table-toppers Scotland and Zimbabwe will qualify. If the Zimbabwe-Scotland game is abandoned and the other match is completed, then the winner of West Indies-Ireland will enter Pool B whereas Scotland will proceed to Pool A in the Super 12.

On the other hand, if the Scotland-Zimbabwe game produces a winner and the other encounter is abandoned, then the former match's winner will end as group toppers and go through along with West Indies.

Hence, everything is at stake for all four teams in Group B. It is set to be a memorable end to the qualifiers, which has provided wholesome entertainment for spectators and viewers across the globe.

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition's qualifying round has seen plenty of drama and action. On Thursday (October 20), Sri Lanka defeated the Netherlands by 16 runs to enter the Super 12 round whereas Namibia's loss to the UAE in their last face-off resulted in the Dutch line-up also progressing ahead, into the main draw of the competition.

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition's qualifying round has seen plenty of drama and action. On Thursday (October 20), Sri Lanka defeated the Netherlands by 16 runs to enter the Super 12 round whereas Namibia's loss to the UAE in their last face-off resulted in the Dutch line-up also progressing ahead, into the main draw of the competition. While Sri Lanka joins Pool A, the Netherlands will now be a part of Team India-starrer Pool B. Two more teams will now join the main draw of the tournament on Friday (October 21). Group B, from the qualifiers, has become a congested one with all four teams -- West Indies, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Ireland -- tied with two points each. The equation is simple for all of them. The winner of the West Indies-Ireland tie and Scotland-Zimbabwe match will progress ahead; with the group toppers joining Pool B whereas the other will join Australia-starrer Pool A. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Asian champions Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 16 runs to enter Super 12 round Here's the qualification scenario explained for Group B teams for Super 12 The winner of West Indies-Ireland and Scotland-Zimbabwe will make it to the Super 12 stage. In case both the games are washed out due to rain, with the forecast not looking encouraging in Geelong on Friday, current table-toppers Scotland and Zimbabwe will qualify. If the Zimbabwe-Scotland game is abandoned and the other match is completed, then the winner of West Indies-Ireland will enter Pool B whereas Scotland will proceed to Pool A in the Super 12. On the other hand, if the Scotland-Zimbabwe game produces a winner and the other encounter is abandoned, then the former match's winner will end as group toppers and go through along with West Indies. Hence, everything is at stake for all four teams in Group B. It is set to be a memorable end to the qualifiers, which has provided wholesome entertainment for spectators and viewers across the globe.

T20 World Cup 2022: Which two teams will enter Super 12? Here's group B qualification scenario

The United States will try to follow their women's World Cup triumph with Olympic gold after punching their ticket to the Tokyo Games on Friday with a 4-0 victory over Mexico.

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Samantha Mewis scored twice and Rose Lavelle and Christen Press added a goal apiece as the United States secured one of two Olympic berths on offer in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF regional qualifier at Dignity&nbsp;Sports&nbsp;Park in Carson, California.

They'll face Canada in Sunday's tournament final, but the main objective has been achieved by both teams, with Canada securing their Tokyo berth with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica in the first semi-final on Friday.

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The United States were heavy favourites against Mexico -- who were trying to get back to the Olympics for the first time since 2004.

But in Tokyo, the Americans will attempt to become the first nation to follow a World Cup triumph with an Olympic title. Past US World Cup-winning teams faltered in 2000 and 2016.

In Rio de Janeiro in 2016, the USA were stunned by Sweden in a quarter-final penalty shootout.

They'll get a chance at redemption after a dominant display against Mexico when Lavelle opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a left-footed blast from a pass by Megan Rapinoe.

Mewis doubled the lead in the 14th with a finish off Rapinoe's corner kick. Mewis made it 3-0 in the 67th and Press capped the scoring with a chip from close range in the 73rd.

Earlier, it was 18-year-old Jordyn Huitema who lifted Canada, scoring in the 72nd minute to ensure a return to the Olympics for the team that earned bronze in the 2012 London Games and the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Costa Rica, 37th in the FIFA world rankings, had kept the Canadians at bay with a disciplined defensive performance before Huitema, who plays her club football for Paris Saint-Germain, broke through.

She hit the post with a shot from a cross by teammate Deanne Rose, but the ball rebounded straight to her and she slotted it home for what proved the game-winner.

The United States will try to follow their women's World Cup triumph with Olympic gold after punching their ticket to the Tokyo Games on Friday with a 4-0 victory over Mexico.

The United States will try to follow their women's World Cup triumph with Olympic gold after punching their ticket to the Tokyo Games on Friday with a 4-0 victory over Mexico. America’s Greatest Team. I said what I said. pic.twitter.com/HKlq7F0125 — U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) February 8, 2020 × Samantha Mewis scored twice and Rose Lavelle and Christen Press added a goal apiece as the United States secured one of two Olympic berths on offer in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF regional qualifier at Dignity Sports Park in Carson, California. They'll face Canada in Sunday's tournament final, but the main objective has been achieved by both teams, with Canada securing their Tokyo berth with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica in the first semi-final on Friday. They've done it! @CanadaSoccerEN women are Tokyo bound! After defeating Costa Rica 1-0, @TeamCanada will make its fourth straight Olympic appearance 🙌🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/ypOaXC0tqY — CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) February 8, 2020 × The United States were heavy favourites against Mexico -- who were trying to get back to the Olympics for the first time since 2004. But in Tokyo, the Americans will attempt to become the first nation to follow a World Cup triumph with an Olympic title. Past US World Cup-winning teams faltered in 2000 and 2016. In Rio de Janeiro in 2016, the USA were stunned by Sweden in a quarter-final penalty shootout. They'll get a chance at redemption after a dominant display against Mexico when Lavelle opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a left-footed blast from a pass by Megan Rapinoe. Mewis doubled the lead in the 14th with a finish off Rapinoe's corner kick. Mewis made it 3-0 in the 67th and Press capped the scoring with a chip from close range in the 73rd. Earlier, it was 18-year-old Jordyn Huitema who lifted Canada, scoring in the 72nd minute to ensure a return to the Olympics for the team that earned bronze in the 2012 London Games and the 2016 Rio Olympics. Costa Rica, 37th in the FIFA world rankings, had kept the Canadians at bay with a disciplined defensive performance before Huitema, who plays her club football for Paris Saint-Germain, broke through. She hit the post with a shot from a cross by teammate Deanne Rose, but the ball rebounded straight to her and she slotted it home for what proved the game-winner.

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