On 24 June 2024, India became the third team to qualify for the semi-finals after defeating Australia at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.[3] Later on the same day, Afghanistan became the last team to qualify for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Stadium.[4] India finished atop the table and progressed to semi-final 2, while Afghanistan progressed to semi-final 1.[5]
Australia were above the DLS par score of 72 in 11.2 overs.
Pat Cummins (Aus) took his first hat-trick in T20Is. This was the first hat-trick in the 2024 tournament and overall the seventh in the history of the T20 World Cup.[16][17]
Pat Cummins (Aus) took his second consecutive hat-trick in T20Is and became the only player to take more than one hat-trick in the T20 World Cup. This was the second hat-trick of the tournament and overall the eighth in the history of the T20 World Cup.[19]
This was Afghanistan's first win against Australia in T20Is.[20]