NEW DELHI: With three semi-final spots taken by India, South Africa and Australia within the ongoing ICC World Cup, it is an intense battle for the final spot as three groups enter the house straight nonetheless in place to seize it and keep away from elimination.
India lead the desk with 16 factors from their unbeaten streak of eight matches, whereas South Africa are No. 2 with 12 factors and Australia positioned third with 12 factors as effectively however behind the Proteas on web run charge (NRR).
India lead the desk with 16 factors from their unbeaten streak of eight matches, whereas South Africa are No. 2 with 12 factors and Australia positioned third with 12 factors as effectively however behind the Proteas on web run charge (NRR).
New Zealand (4th), Pakistan (fifth) and Afghanistan (sixth) all have eight factors with one match left to play, and are separated by NRR.
Listed here are the situations for the three groups to qualify for the semi-finals:
- New Zealand play a struggling Sri Lanka of their final league match in Bengaluru on Thursday and have the most effective NRR of 0.398 among the many three groups left within the fray. However with heavy rains forecast on match day, their hopes additionally rely upon the climate. They have to win to remain within the competitors.
- Pakistan (NRR 0.036) tackle England in Kolkata on Saturday whereas Afghanistan (NRR 0.038) tackle South Africa in Ahmedabad on Friday. They too have to win their respective matches and control NRR.
- An India vs Pakistan semi-final conflict on Thursday on the Eden Gardens remains to be attainable. For this to occur, Pakistan have to win massive and could have the benefit of enjoying after the New Zealand and Afghanistan video games.
