Big picture - Semi-final spots up for grabs for both West Indies and South Africa

It isn't actually called a quarter-final, but for West Indies, this game against South Africa could well be one. Win, and they will be through to the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals, irrespective of other results. Lose, and then net run-rate comes into play if England lose to USA; West Indies will be out if England beat USA.
South Africa's equation is slightly more nuanced. A win will guarantee them a spot in the last four but they could still get there with a close defeat, and by the time the match is played, they will know exactly what the margins they are working with are.

Pool Stats

I won't disrespect Afghanistan by calling their win over Australia as an upset. Afghanistan are a very-very good team. TBH, your predictions were just totally biased on the fact that Afghanistan don't stand a chance in front of mighty Australians.
However, the decision of picking Australia so unanimously has actually put this pool into a precarious situation. Everyone of you have at least taken a 'DRS' (two wrong predictions) now. So, you can't be wrong to survive in the pool from here.
We've already started the procession of elimination....play wisely...

Current Prize Pool:

25709 Sats -10% for fees

Participating Stackers:

Maiden Over (Missed a Match)

@Undisciplined (Aus vs Ban) @grayruby (Aus vs Ban) @TNStacker (Aus vs Ban) @carlosfandango - 2 (England vs SA) + (India vs Bangladesh) @siggy47 (Afghanistan vs Australia)

Runout Check (1 Wrong Prediction)

@siggy47 (USA vs SA) @BitcoinAbhi (ENG vs WI) @IamSINGLE (ENG vs WI) @TNStacker (ENG vs WI) @grayruby (ENG vs WI) @MB (England vs SA) @MANI (England vs SA) @Undisciplined (England vs SA) @carlosfandango (USA vs WI)

DRS Taken (2 Wrong Predictions)

@TNStacker (England vs SA) @IamSINGLE (England vs SA) @siggy47 (England vs SA) @BitcoinAbhi (AUS vs Afghanistan) @grayruby (AUS vs Afghanistan) @MB (AUS vs Afghanistan) @MANI (AUS vs Afghanistan) @Undisciplined (AUS vs Afghanistan) @carlosfandango (AUS vs Afghanistan)

Clean Bold (3 Wrong Predictions)

@IamSINGLE (AUS vs Afghanistan) @TNStacker (AUS vs Afghanistan)

Important

You can use your maiden overs (miss the prediction) if you're not sure who to pick for three times. So, predict wisely, this is a Survival game.
If you only remain predicting every match, you can't survive till the last. To be a winner, you need to survive till the finals.
All pool stats are only added upto the eighth match of Super 8 which is between Afghanistan and Australia.
Thanks for your love and support!
Best of Luck!!
11 sats \ 1 reply \ @MANI 23 Jun
Just to clear things up, I have 2 wrong predictions. Only got 1 chance now? But I have not used the Maiden over yet? How many maiden overs can we use?
How is this going to work? Please guide.
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You can skip predicting 3 matches or can just say 'Strategic Maiden' on the prediction post just like @Undisciplined say it.
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Strategic Maiden
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I'm in it to win it.
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After your poor showing in the Basketball and Baseball pools I don't blame you for trying to win by just not showing up.
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If I win by just not showing, you're going to feel pretty stupid.
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I didn't know we could skip matches until I missed the post on that Aussie one, which was a bad one to accidentally miss considering I definitely would have taken the Aussies.
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You must read all pool posts carefully.
It's your second one. When do you plan to take the third one? The next match is between India and Australia after this match and then we have Bangladesh vs Afghanistan.
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I'll probably base it on how I'm doing compared to everyone else.
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👍👍
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South Africa
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Strategic maiden
Really don’t know which way this game will go. I keep thinking SA look shaky but they are unbeaten. I thought WI were playing well then lost to England. Plus the home advantage. Hoping for a really great game to watch.
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I’m going with Strategic Maiden.
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South Africa. Nothing strategic here… all in!
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West Indies
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Thank you everyone! Noone can survive this pool till finals! So, ultimately the pool master will win.
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I also have the same feeling. This game is tricky, so is going to be India vs Australia... -_-
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