Knockout race takes shape as favourites stumble
Several pre-tournament picks are scrapping to qualify as outsiders seize their moment.
Quick Summary
The knockout picture is taking shape, with several pre-tournament favourites scrapping to secure qualification while a clutch of outsiders seize their moment on the biggest stage.
Margins everywhere
The 48-team format means more dead-rubber permutations and more sides chasing goal difference into the final round of group matches.
Coaches are juggling rotation against the brutal logistics of a tournament that crosses time zones and climates.
Senior Sports Writer
Tharindu follows Sri Lanka Cricket home and away and writes on the wider sporting world.
