Afghanistan's seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea secured their place in the next stage of T20 World Cup, while also knocking out New Zealand from the tournament.
England's bowlers knocked Oman over for just 47 runs to propel themselves back into contention for a place in the next stage of the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh made a significant stride in their bid to qualify for the T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights with a 25-run victory over Netherlands in Richmond.
T20 World Cup co-hosts West Indies advanced to the Super Eight stage after beating New Zealand by 13 runs in Trinidad on Wednesday.
India narrowly avoided what would have been a huge upset as they were made to battle to a seven-wicket victory over the United States and advance to the Super 8 stage at the men's T20 World Cup after Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck.
Joe Root has thrown his weight behind under-fire Jos Buttler, describing the wicket-keeper batsman as a "brilliant' leader", whom he believes should remain as limited-overs captain of England.