ICC World Cup 2023: What may happen if India's semi-final match gets washed out!
ICC Men's World Cup 2023 semi-finals. The two other teams, that qualified for the semi-finals, are Pat Cummins-led Australia and Temba Bavuma-led South Africa. In 9 matches, the Proteas have 14 points and an NRR of (+)1.261, winning 7 and losing 2.
On the contrary, Australia gave 12 points in 8 matches and an NRR of (+)0.861, with 6 wins and 2 losses. They are playing with Bangladesh, which is already out of the semis race. Both Australia and South Africa will face each other for the semi-finals, though the date and place is uncertain, considering the 4th team for the second semi-finals is yet to be decided.
ALSO READ: ICC World Cup: ‘TV pe baith ke bolna easy hai,’ Babar Azam sharp reply to question on Virat Kohli Even though Pakistan's hopes are still alive for the semi-final, more chances are there that New Zealand will qualify for the clash against India. Looking at the NRR difference, NZ have (+)0.743 NRR, played 9 matches, and have 10 points. For Babar Azam's Pakistan, winning against England is vital and that they will have to gain a good NRR, which is (+)0.036.
Not enough to qualify for sure. ALSO READ: ICC World Cup: Hilarious memes break internet as India vs New Zealand likely semi-final refreshes 2019 WC heartbreak If Pakistan wins the game on 11 November with a huge margin and qualify for the semis, they will face India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 16 November, else India will face New Zealand on 15 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. ALSO READ: ICC World Cup: Here's how Pakistan can reach semi-final; it must beat England by….
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