Net Run rate comparison (2022 v 2024) in round one
In 2022 World Cup 16 teams participating with 12 matches played in round one. Teams like West Indies and Scotland did not qualify in Super 12s. There were other weaker teams like Ireland, Netherlands, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka who qualified.In the ongoing 2024 edition 20 teams are included playing 40 matches in round one!. At this junction two formidable teams are not going to qualify. Both Sri Lanka and New Zealand lost their first two matches badly!. New Zealand in particular lost to Afghanistan by huge margin (84 runs). Host West Indies this time have qualifed
