New Delhi. Afghanistan has performed brilliantly in the ICC ODI World Cup being played in India. On Tuesday, November 7, they took the match against Australia in their grasp but Glenn Maxwell’s miraculous innings snatched victory from their grasp. The defeat has left the team reeling but not completely out of the race for the semi-finals. His hope is also alive with Pakistan and New Zealand.
In the ICC ODI World Cup, India won their 7 consecutive matches to reach the semi-finals for the first time. After this, the South African team became the second team to reach the next round. After the victory against Afghanistan, Australia’s place in the semi-finals was also confirmed. Now only 1 spot is left for which competition is being considered mainly between New Zealand and Pakistan. Although Afghanistan also has a very limited chance but there may be a chance in the equation.
Whose claim is stronger for the semi-finals?
Currently, the New Zealand team is the biggest contender to reach the semi-finals. He can easily reach the next round on his own. The Kiwi team needs to register a win against Sri Lanka and they can book a place in the next round. Pakistan team will have to beat England to reach the semi-finals and also pray that Sri Lanka beat New Zealand. If Kane Williamson’s team beats Sri Lanka by 1 run, Pakistan will have to win against England by 130 runs.
How will Afghanistan reach the semi-finals?
Along with New Zealand and Pakistan, Afghanistan are also in the race for the semi-finals but their condition is worse than Babar Azam’s team. Meaning, while Pakistan wants a big win, Afghanistan’s semi-final dream will come true only if the match between New Zealand and Pakistan is called off due to rain or any other reason. Currently all the three teams are on 8-8 points. If the match between New Zealand and Pakistan is cancelled, then 1-1 points will be shared. In such a situation, if Afghanistan defeats South Africa, they will have 10 points while Pakistan and New Zealand will have 9 points each.
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Tags: Afghanistan vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023
First published: November 8, 2023, 06:16 IST