India is yet to qualify for ICC World Cup semis despite unbeaten 6 match streak - Here's why
ALSO READ: World Cup 2023 top run-scorers: Rohit Sharma enters top 5, South Africa's de Kock on top; check others on list Looking at the points tally, India currently have 12 points and can be joined by South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Afghanistan in the next scheduled matches. Tough, it will be tough for Pakistan or Bangladesh to outscore India in points. Even if India fails to win the remaining three matches – with South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Netherlands, they will remain on 12 points.
So to fix a spot in the semis, India need to win at least one of their three matches, securing 14 points. Considering India's current form, with batters like skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul in superb form, combined with the best bowling attack by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, beating India would not be an easy task for opponents. India are all set to face Sri Lanka on 2 November, South Africa on 5 November, and the Netherlands on 12 November.
Looking at the current chances, India may defeat Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, while the match with South Africa would be a top-notch one, as the latter have lost only one match and are in the second spot in the points table. So cricket fans supporting India can rejoice thinking India will continue its form and win against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on 2 November, securing its semi-final berth. Meanwhile, the World Cup 2023 semi-finals will take place on 14 November in Mumbai (1 vs 4) and 16 November (2 vs 3) in Kolkata.
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