Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: South Africa currently sits at the number one position in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table. South Africa further solidified themselves as one of the strong contenders in 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup tournament after a convincing win over five-time winners Australia on Thursday (October 12). Great bowling display from African pacers, backed by Quinton de Kock's explosive century (109 off 106 balls), played a pivotal role in South Africa's thumping 134-run victory over Australia in their ICC Cricket World Cup match in Lucknow. The loss against South Africa is a big blow to Australia's World Cup 2023 plans as now Pat Cummins-led squad have lost back-to-back two matches. Australia faced a crushing defeat against hosts India in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opening game.
With South Africa on top, Australia now sits at number 2 position in ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table.
South Africa, New Zealand (NRR: +1.958), India (NRR: +1.500), and Pakistan (NRR: +0.927) have all won both of their World Cup matches, earning four points each but South Africa leads the ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table with a superior Net Run Rate of +2.360. New Zealand can move to number one spot if they beat Bangladesh, today. India moved to number three spot after win over Afghanistan. Below India is Pakistan at number 4, both teams will square off in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
After the end of league stage matches, only top four teams in ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table standings will qualify to the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-finals.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Latest Points Table After Australia vs South Africa World Cup Match
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Highest Run-Scorers
South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Pakistan's Muhammad Rizwan are placed at the top two spots, respectively, in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 top scorers' list. Number three on this list is Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis (198 runs).
Top 5 higest run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
1. Quinton de Kock (South Africa) - 209 runs
2. Muhammad Rizwan (Pakistan) - 199
3. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 198 Runs
4. Devon Conway (New Zealand) – 184 Runs
5. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) – 174 Runs
ICC Cricket World Cup Highest Wicket-Takers
After Australia vs South Africa ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Thursday, New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner remains as the leading wicket-taker in ODI World Cup 2023 with seven wickets. Number two on this list is India's Jasprit Bumrah (6 wickets from 2 matches).
Top 5 leading wicket-taker in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
1. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – 7 Wickets
2. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 6 Wickets
3. Matt Henry (New Zealand) – 6 Wickets
4. Hasan Ali (Pakistan) – 6 Wickets
5. Shoriful Islam (Bangladesh) – 5 Wickets