NewsPhotos Who Will Team India Play In Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinals? Pakistan, New Zealand Or Afghanistan? All Scenarios Explained - In Pics

Who Will Team India Play In Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinals? Pakistan, New Zealand Or Afghanistan? All Scenarios Explained - In Pics

In the ICC World Cup 2023, the race for the semifinal spots has reached a thrilling climax, with only one spot left to be claimed. Australia recently secured their place with a remarkable win over Afghanistan, joining India and South Africa. The battle for the final spot involves New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Netherlands, each with its unique qualification scenarios. As we delve into the qualification scenarios, it's evident that the tournament's intensity is at an all-time high.

Akash Kharade|

Updated:Nov 08, 2023, 07:37 PM IST

Australia Secures Semifinal Spot:

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Australia became the third team to secure a place in the ICC World Cup 2023 semifinals with an epic win over Afghanistan, led by Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 201.

Four Teams in the Hunt:

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With India, South Africa, and Australia already in the semifinals, four teams – New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Netherlands – are competing for the final spot.

New Zealand's Qualification Scenario:

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New Zealand is currently in the fourth position with 8 points from 8 matches. If they win their last match against Sri Lanka, they will likely secure a spot in the top four, provided Pakistan and Afghanistan don't win their last games by a large margin to improve their Net Run Rate (NRR).

Pakistan's Qualification Scenario:

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Pakistan is also at 8 points from 8 matches. If they win their last match against England, they need New Zealand to lose to have a chance. If New Zealand wins, Pakistan must win by a big margin to boost their NRR.

Afghanistan's Slim Chances:

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Afghanistan is also at 8 points but has a poor NRR. They can qualify if both New Zealand and Pakistan lose, or they beat South Africa by a huge margin and rely on NRR.

Netherlands' Hurdles:

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The Netherlands is in the ninth position with 4 points from 7 matches. They need to win their remaining matches against England and India by significant margins and hope for losses by New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to have any chance of qualifying.

Teams Already Knocked Out:

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Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and England are already knocked out of the tournament, leaving only four teams in contention for the last spot.

India's Dominance:

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India has dominated the group stage, remaining unbeaten and securing the top spot in the standings.

Potential India-Pakistan Clash:

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The possibility of an India-Pakistan semifinal clash depends on several scenarios involving New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Champions Trophy Qualification:

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The race for the top eight and qualification for the Champions Trophy is also intensifying, with England and the Netherlands battling to avoid elimination.