2024 T20 World Cup Points Table: Updated standings after USA vs England match

England have attained the number one position in the 2024 T20 World Cup points table for Group 2 after a 10-wicket victory against the USA. This victory has confirmed England's entry into the semifinals of the mega event.

The defending champions bulldozed the debutants in Barbados earlier today (Sunday, June 23). Chris Jordan stole the show with a hat-trick in the first innings. Meanwhile, captain Jos Buttler led England from the front by scoring an unbeaten 38-ball 83 in the second innings. USA had no answer to England's batting and bowling at the Kensington Oval.

After the dominant performance in Barbados, England have climbed up from third to first position in the 2024 T20 World Cup points table for Group 2. They have four points from three matches.

England's net run rate has improved from +0.412 to +1.992 after the 10-wicket win. Jos Buttler and Co. had to chase down the 116-run target in 18.4 overs to qualify. They completed the run-chase in just 9.4 overs to seal their place in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, the USA have been eliminated from the tournament. The debutants surprised everyone by qualifying for the Super 8 round. However, they ended with zero points from three matches in the Super 8. Their net run rate also declined from -2.908 to -3.906 after the crushing defeat at the hands of England.

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Can West Indies join England in the Top 2 of 2024 T20 World Cup points table for Group 2?

Home team West Indies will be shortly in action against South Africa. It is a virtual quarterfinal match, with the winner advancing to the semifinals, and the loser being eliminated.

South Africa have four points from two matches, but they will be eliminated if they lose against West Indies. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this virtual quarterfinal match.