Race for the Semi-Finals: Which Teams Will Secure a Spot?

2023-11-03 06:16:53

With 14 points from seven matches, India have royally secured the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup. All that remains to be seen is the remaining 3 teams in the semi-finals. South Africa, who are second in the points table, are the second team that almost confirmed the semi-finals.

South Africa have 12 points from 7 matches. South Africa’s remaining matches are against India and Afghanistan. If they win one of these, Temba Bavuma and his team can secure the semis. If they fail to win, they will have to wait for the results of other teams. Having secured a good net run rate with big wins will benefit South Africa at this stage.

New Zealand and Australia

Australia and New Zealand are the next two teams with 8 points each. New Zealand have matches left against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. If they win both, the semis are guaranteed. If they win only one, the Kiwis’ semi-final will depend on the results of the other teams. Australia’s next opponents are England, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Aussies also need two wins to secure the semis. If they get only one win, they will have to wait for the results of other teams with 10 points.

Pakistan and Afghanistan

Pakistan with 6 points from 7 matches and Afghanistan with 6 points from 6 matches are still distant semi hopes. If they win the remaining 3 matches, Afghanistan can almost secure the semi-finals. Afghanistan will now face the Netherlands, Australia and South Africa. With only 2 matches left, Pakistan will have to wait for the results of the other teams even if they win both. Pakistan’s next opponents are New Zealand and England.

Sri Lanka, Netherlands, England

Only Sri Lanka with 4 points from 7 matches, Netherlands with 4 points from 6 matches and England with 2 points from 6 matches have any semi hopes left. If they win the remaining 3 matches and get 10 points, the Netherlands have a distant semi-final chance. Even if they win all the matches, Sri Lanka and England will get only 8 points. Bangladesh are already out.

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