How England Can Still Qualify For ICC Cricket World Cup Semi-Final Despite Losing To South Africa

England, the defending champions, have registered just one win out of their first four ODI World Cup 2023 matches.

At present, England are at number 9 in Cricket World Cup points table and their chances of qualifying for ODI World Cup semifinals are on the knife's edge.

After the end of ODI World Cup league stage matches, top four teams will qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup knockout stage.

If England win their remaining five games, they will reach a maximum of 12 points, most likely enough to finish in top four at the league table.

Every upcoming match is crucial for England as if they lose any of their remaining matches in the World Cup, it will become increasingly difficult for them to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

India, Australia, and Pakistan are among the five teams England face in their upcoming matches and losing even a single game will cost the defending champions heavily.

England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Netherlands have two points each from four matches, and the situation is the same for all.