In a thrilling match at the iconic Eden Gardens, India continued their impressive winning streak in the 37th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, firmly establishing their dominance in the tournament. The Men in Blue set a formidable target of 327 runs and managed to dismiss South Africa for a mere 83 runs.
With this remarkable victory, India solidified their position at the top of the points table, making it impossible for any other team to claim the coveted 16 points. South Africa, who faced a crushing defeat, currently hold the second position with 12 points.
Below is the points table after today’s game
Both India and South Africa have already secured their places in the World Cup semi-finals, thanks to their consistent and all-round performances throughout the tournament.
Australia is also inching closer to a semi-final berth, with 10 points already in their tally. The Aussies need just one win from their remaining two matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh to secure their place in the knockout stage.
Afghanistan, despite being in sixth place with eight points from seven matches, holds their destiny in their own hands. They have the opportunity to make history by qualifying for the World Cup semi-final for the first time if they manage to secure two wins in their challenging upcoming matches.
New Zealand, on the other hand, is in a situation where they must defeat Sri Lanka in their final round game with an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) to qualify for the Super Four of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Pakistan faces the most challenging path to the knockout stage, with their fate not entirely within their control. They must secure a victory against England on November 11 in Kolkata and hope that Sri Lanka defeats the Black Caps in Bengaluru on November 9. Additionally, Pakistan needs Afghanistan to lose one of their remaining two matches against Australia and South Africa, or ideally both, as both teams currently share the same points (8) despite Afghanistan having played one match less.
As the ICC World Cup 2023 continues to unfold, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting more thrilling matches and surprising outcomes in this exciting tournament.
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