ICC Cricket World Cup: Race to the semifinals heating up

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Oct 27, 2023

2023 Semifinalists

India, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia are currently the top 4 teams on the points table

Collapse of top order?

India occupy top spot, SA 2nd, NZ 3rd. If the top order of the table collapses, the semifinal race could get fierce

India's chances

Hosts have won 5 out of 5 and will be in pole position for a semifinals berth with just 1 more win

South Africa

Apart from the shock loss by Netherlands, the Proteas have looked formidable and two solid wins could take them to the knockout stage

New Zealand

The Kiwis face Australia & South Africa next in their two most crucial games that can make or break their remaining World Cup campaign

Australia

After 2 consecutive losses, the Aussies have bounced back with 3 wins & have positive NRR. The 5-time champs look like they can ace the final 4 test

Pakistan

Babar & Co's second World Cup dream hangs by a thread following 3 huge defeats and only 4 wins in 4 could salvage their hopes

England

Defending champions are all but out of contention of the semifinals race, especially after the humiliation against Afghanistan & Sri Lanka

Afghanistan

It is unlikely but the Blue Tigers have an outside chance of making it to the Top 4. After wins against ENG & PAK, don't count them out just yet

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka too have an outside chance but their next game against Afghanistan could well bring down curtains for one of the two sides