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Battle for the Semi-Finals -Scenarios for Each Team
The Cricket World Cup has reached a fever pitch with the battle for the remaining two semi-final spots intensifying. While India and South Africa have solidified their positions, Australia and New Zealand are on shaky ground, and the lower-ranked teams still harbor hopes of an upset. Let’s dissect each team’s journey and what needs to happen to secure a spot in the knockout stage.
1. India
Performance: 8 wins, 0 losses
Net run rate: +2.456
Path to qualification: Already qualified.
2. South Africa
Performance: 6 wins, 2 losses
Net run rate: +1.376
Path to qualification: Already qualified.
3. Australia
Performance: 5 wins, 2 losses
Net run rate: +0.924
Upcoming Matches: Afghanistan (7 November), Bangladesh (11 November)
Path to qualification:
Win both remaining matches for a guaranteed spot (14 points).
Win one remaining match for a guaranteed spot (12 points).
Lose both matches but maintain a higher net run rate than at least two other teams with 10 points.
4. New Zealand
Performance: 4 wins, 4 losses
Net run rate: +0.398
Upcoming Match: Sri Lanka (9 November)
Path to qualification:
Win the remaining match and secure a higher net run rate than at least two other teams with 10 points.
Lose the remaining match, hope Pakistan and Afghanistan lose all, and maintain a higher net run rate than other teams with 8 points.
5. Pakistan
Performance: 4 wins, 4 losses
Net run rate: +0.036
Upcoming Match: England (11 November)
Path to qualification:
Win the remaining match and secure a higher net run rate than at least two other teams with 10 points.
Lose the remaining match, hope New Zealand and Afghanistan lose all, and maintain a higher net run rate than other teams with 8 points.
6. Afghanistan
Performance: 4 wins, 3 losses
Net run rate: -0.330
Upcoming Matches: Australia (7 November), South Africa (10 November)
Path to qualification:
Win both remaining matches for a guaranteed spot (12 points).
Win one remaining match and secure a higher net run rate than at least two other teams with 10 points.
Lose both matches, hope New Zealand and Pakistan lose all, and maintain a higher net run rate than other teams with 8 points.
7. Sri Lanka
Performance: 2 wins, 5 losses
Net run rate: -1.162
Upcoming Matches: Bangladesh (6 November), New Zealand (9 November)
Path to qualification:
Win both remaining matches and hope for specific outcomes to reach 8 points.
8. Netherlands
Performance: 2 wins, 5 losses
Net run rate: -1.398
Upcoming Matches: England (8 November), India (12 November)
Path to qualification:
Win both remaining matches and hope for specific outcomes to reach 8 points.
9. Bangladesh
Performance: 1 win, 6 losses
Net run rate: -1.446
Upcoming Matches: Sri Lanka (6 November), Australia (11 November)
Path to qualification: Cannot qualify for the knockout stage.
10. England
Performance: 1 win, 6 losses
Net run rate: -1.504
Upcoming Matches: Netherlands (8 November), Pakistan (11 November)
Path to qualification: Cannot qualify for the knockout stage.
As the tournament hurtles towards its climax, the permutations and combinations for the semi-final spots promise an exciting and nail-biting finish. Cricket fans worldwide are on the edge of their seats as the teams vie for a chance at glory in the knockout stage.
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References
https://www.cricketworldcup.com/
https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/6732/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023/matches
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856
