Sri Lanka can go through only if NZ loses to England.
In the scenario that NZ loses and makes a poor run rate then they stand a good chance of slipping behind SL in the updated NRR (Net Run Rate) and going into the semi-finals instead of NZ.
NRR of New Zealand = Average runs scored by NZ - Average runs scored by the opposition against NZ.
Thus there are two important considerations here if NZ lose:
1. What is the NZ run rate
2. What is the margin of victory for England
Both are equally important.
Now if and only if NZ run rate is low and the margin of victory for England is high then SL stands a chance of eclipsing NZ and going into the semis.
As I said, anything is possible at this stage, if NZ loses.
Hope I could convey the information accurately.
Thanks
In the scenario that NZ loses and makes a poor run rate then they stand a good chance of slipping behind SL in the updated NRR (Net Run Rate) and going into the semi-finals instead of NZ.
NRR of New Zealand = Average runs scored by NZ - Average runs scored by the opposition against NZ.
Thus there are two important considerations here if NZ lose:
1. What is the NZ run rate
2. What is the margin of victory for England
Both are equally important.
Now if and only if NZ run rate is low and the margin of victory for England is high then SL stands a chance of eclipsing NZ and going into the semis.
As I said, anything is possible at this stage, if NZ loses.
Hope I could convey the information accurately.
Thanks



