We are down to the last four teams in the T20 World Cup. And following a hectic Super 12 stage, the best four teams have made it to the semi-finals - sorry South Africa.
Pakistan were the first team to qualify for the last four, followed by England and Australia. South Africa won four out of five games, and even beat England, but missed out on net run rate.
The last semi-finalists were decided on Sunday, with New Zealand trampling the hopes of Afghanistan and India in Group 2.
Pakistan remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament. In fact, this is the first time they enter the semi-finals of a World Cup unbeaten.
So who plays whom and where?
First semi-final: England v New Zealand
Wednesday, November 10, Abu Dhabi, 6pm UAE time
Eoin Morgan's England seemed in unbeatable form but a couple of injuries will be cause for serious concern. Fast bowler Tymal Mills is out with a soft-tissue injury while batsman Jason Roy injured his calf against South Africa and looks unlikely to take part.
Which means New Zealand will have a great opportunity to avenge their 2019 World Cup final defeat. They have been the second best team in the tournament and have all bases covered, with no major fitness issues.
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New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson, right, and Martin Guptill during the T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, November 7, 2021. AFP -
Kane Williamson took New Zealand to the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a composed knock on Sunday. AFP -
Afghanistan fans at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Getty -
Mohammad Shahzad of Afghanistan takes a catch to dismiss Daryl Mitchell in Abu Dhabi. Getty -
Afghanistan's Najibullah Zadran, left, and captain Mohammad Nabi run between the wickets at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. AFP -
Afghanistan's Najibullah Zadran celebrates after reaching his half-century. AFP -
Gulbadin Naib of Afghanistan is bowled by Ish Sodhi of New Zealand. Getty -
New Zealand's Adam Milne, centre, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Mohammad Shahzad. AFP -
Trent Boult of New Zealand celebrates the wicket of Hazratullah Zazai at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Getty -
New Zealand's Tim Southee picked up two wickets on Sunday. AP
Second semi-final: Australia v Pakistan
Thursday, November 11, Dubai, 6pm
The Aussies made it to the last four only because South Africa could not defeat England by a bigger margin in their last game. Not exactly a grand entry into the semis, but they will take it.
Aaron Finch's side will need to put in their best effort against the men in green who are the team to beat. Pakistan have given an all-round performance, with five different man-of-the-match performers. Their pacers, spinners, openers and middle order bats have all contributed whenever required and look the complete T20 package.
Final
Sunday, November 14, Dubai, 6pm
