World Cup 2023 Semi Final Scenarios: New Zealand’s Damage in Pune Kept Afghanistan & Pakistan in Competetion

Competition Started Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Due to New Zealand Damage in Pune: The match between New Zealand and South Africa on November 1st regained the hopes of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka in the semi-finals business end of the league stage.

In the semi-finals, there are 13 league matches left, but everyone has hope and concluded a win in the semi-final of 2 teams, India and South Africa. South Africa came to 2nd position after the match between New Zealand and South Africa on November 1.

And as Australia is in 3rd Position, New Zealand has gone back to 4th Position. Till now, these Blackcaps have lost 3 matches including the match that was held on November 1st in South Africa.

New Zealand Settled In 4th Position From No.3

If you the position of New Zealand, it came to 4th position from 3rd, after the completion of their second biggest defeat in World Cup history, looking the cut above the rest in the World Cup. Only 2 points is the difference between 5th position Pakistan, and 6th Position Afghanistan for New Zealand.

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2023 ICC World Cup Qualification Scenarios

Here, below you can see the World Cup qualification scenarios that are explained.

If we look at the scenario of South Africa,

South Africa needs to win in the remaining two matches that are going to be held to get qualified in the remaining two games. Even though they have not won these two matches they have 12 points that they got from 7 matches. Because the net run rate of South Africa is good.

If we look at the scenario for India is 

India needs to win one of their remaining 3 games to get qualified for the semi-finals. India has 12 points from 6 matches.

If we look at the scenario for Australia

Even coming to Australia, it is also in the same position as it needs to win one of its remaining 3 matches to get assured in the semi-finals. But it is better to avoid being in a situation where they need to rely on the net run rate as a 10-point logjam looks likely at the moment.

If we look at the scenario for New Zealand

To stand in the semi-finals in New Zealand, it all depends on them. If they win the remaining two matches they will come to 12, with a good net run rate. New Zealand will be in a spot if they lose their next match.

If we look at the scenario for Pakistan

Pakistan looked down and went out a week back. Pakistan have 6 points from 7 matches and are ahead of Afghanistan at the moment due to their net run rate.

If we look at the scenario of Sri Lanka

There is only an 8% probability of getting assured in the semi-finals. Even though they secured a memorable win against the defending champions of England but lacked consistency in their campaign.

As the competition increases and teams battle for supremacy, fans can only watch in expectation. Fans hope for unforgettable memories and outstanding performances and they like to see unexpected twists and turns.