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:
- India:
- Played: 8
- Won: 8
- Lost: 0
- Points: 16
- Net Run Rate (NRR): TBD
- South Africa:
- Played: 8
- Won: 6
- Lost: 2
- Points: 12
- NRR: TBD
- Australia:
- Played: 8
- Won: 6
- Lost: 2
- Points: 12
- NRR: TBD
Teams in Contention for Fourth Spot:
- New Zealand:
- Played: 8
- Won: 4
- Lost: 4
- Points: 8
- NRR: 0.398
- Pakistan:
- Played: 8
- Won: 4
- Lost: 4
- Points: 8
- NRR: 0.036
- 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:
- Semi-Final 1:
- India vs TBD
- Date: Wednesday, November 15
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Time: 2:00 PM (IST)
- Semi-Final 2:
- South Africa vs Australia
- Date: Thursday, November 16
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Time: 2:00 PM (IST)
Broadcast Information:
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
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