The T20 World Cup 2024 is around the halfway mark this season with teams scrambling to make the Super Eight stage of the tournament. 

Bewildering one and all, heavyweights like Pakistan and New Zealand have failed to secure spots in the next stage, Sri Lanka suffered a premature elimination, and England`s advancement hinges on assistance from Australia. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, another Test-playing nation, faces a crucial match against a resurgent Nepal to secure passage to the next round. What could be the underlying reasons for these outcomes?