ICC ODI World Cup 2023: India Awaits Semi-Final Opponent; New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in Tight Race

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ICC ODI World Cup 2023

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: As the league stage of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 approaches its conclusion, the semi-final lineup is gradually taking shape. India, South Africa, and Australia have secured their spots, leaving one place up for grabs. New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan are in a fierce battle to claim the coveted fourth spot, with each team having one league match remaining.

Current Standings:

  1. India:
  • Played: 8
  • Won: 8
  • Lost: 0
  • Points: 16
  • Net Run Rate (NRR): TBD
  1. South Africa:
  • Played: 8
  • Won: 6
  • Lost: 2
  • Points: 12
  • NRR: TBD
  1. Australia:
  • Played: 8
  • Won: 6
  • Lost: 2
  • Points: 12
  • NRR: TBD

Teams in Contention for Fourth Spot:

  1. New Zealand:
  • Played: 8
  • Won: 4
  • Lost: 4
  • Points: 8
  • NRR: 0.398
  1. Pakistan:
  • Played: 8
  • Won: 4
  • Lost: 4
  • Points: 8
  • NRR: 0.036
  1. Afghanistan:
  • Played: 8
  • Won: 4
  • Lost: 4
  • Points: 8
  • NRR: -0.338

Scenarios:

  • New Zealand: Must win their last league match against Sri Lanka to finish with 10 points. A loss requires hoping for losses by Pakistan and Afghanistan, with a favorable net run rate.
  • Pakistan: Needs a victory against England with a significant margin to surpass New Zealand's net run rate. If Pakistan loses, they rely on New Zealand and Afghanistan losing by substantial margins.
  • Afghanistan: Must win their last league match against South Africa with a higher run rate than New Zealand and Pakistan. In case of a loss, Afghanistan hopes for defeats by New Zealand and Pakistan, both with substantial margins.

Upcoming Semi-Final Fixtures:

  1. Semi-Final 1:
  • India vs TBD
  • Date: Wednesday, November 15
  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
  • Time: 2:00 PM (IST)
  1. Semi-Final 2:
  • South Africa vs Australia
  • Date: Thursday, November 16
  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Time: 2:00 PM (IST)

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