Pakistan Qualification Scenario for ODI World Cup 2023 Semifinal: Pakistan's victory against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens was a much-needed win, but their earlier losing streak has put them in a precarious position in ODI World Cup 2023 tournament. Whether it's too late for Babar Azam's Pakistan to qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal depends on several factors, including the results of their remaining matches and those of other teams in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament.
At present, Pakistan is in 5th position in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table with 6 points after win over Bangladesh. First requirement of Pakistan to make it to World Cup semis is that Afghanistan lose at least two of their three remaining ODI World Cup 2023 matches. This will help Pakistan remain at sixth place in Points Table with 6 points, keep Afghanistan at 8 pointsIf Afghanistan manages to win two of their three remaining ODI World Cup 2023 matches, they will reach 10 points and the competition will boil down to net run rate.
Pakistan need to strengthen their position in Cricket World Cup Points Table to qualify for World Cup semifinal and for that the Men in Green must win their remaining two ODI World Cup fixtures against New Zealand and England to reach 10 points.
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, England, and Netherlands are unlikely to qualify for the ODI World Cup 2023 semifinals based on their performances so far in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament.
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Only top four teams in Cricket World Cup Points Table, by the end of league stage, will qualify for ODI World Cup semifinal. India and South Africa are set to seal top two spots. Pakistan's (6 points) main competitors for 3rd and 4th positions in Cricket World Cup points table are New Zealand and Australia, both NZ and AUS currently have 8 points.
In a big positive for Pakistan, New Zealand's loss against South Africa, yesterday, helped Babar Azam's side remain in top five in Points Table. Going by the current rankings in Points Table, AUS is at number 3 with 8 points and NRR of +0.970, NZ at number 4 with 8 points and NRR of +0.484 and PAK at number 5 with 6 points and NRR of -0.024 .
After New Zealand's loss against South Africa, Pakistan are now hoping for Afghanistan to lose their remaining two matches. Furthermore, Pakistan must win their remaining two games to advance to ODI World Cup 2023 semifinal.
Pakistan's next match in ODI World Cup 2023 is against New Zealand on November 4 at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Latest Standings of All 10 teams in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table