The ICC World Cup Semi-Final 2023 looms on the horizon, with just under a fortnight to go, and the conclusion of the tournament's knockout phase is nigh. The quest for a berth in the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals final spot remains fiercely competitive, as New Zealand, Pakistan and the Netherlands will be competing for the spot.
Currently, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia stand alongside host nation India in the critical top-four positions on the points table. However, India's win over Sri Lanka, made them the first team to qualify for the ICC World Cup Semi-Final 2023.
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ODI World Cup Semi-Final 2023 Scenarios and Qualification
Here is the ICC World Cup semi-final 2023 qualification scenario of each team that the fans are rooting for:
1. India World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 8 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Net Run Rate | +2.456 |
Team India qualified for World Cup Semi-Final 2023 after a thumping win over Sri Lanka. Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj were in their prime taking 8 wickets. Shami took five while Siraj took 3 bowling out Sri Lanka for a mere 55 runs after India set a target of 357 courtesy of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer's 92, 88 and 82 respectively.
Yet To Play Against: Netherlands (12 November)
2. South Africa World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Net Run Rate | +1.376 |
The qualification scenario for New Zealand is as follows:
South Africa qualified for the World Cup Semi-Final 2023 after Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 21 runs (D/L) courtesy of Fakhar Zaman's 63 ball 100.
Bringing the Protea Fire to the semi-finals 🔥
— ICC (@ICC) November 4, 2023
South Africa are through to the penultimate stage of #CWC23 👏 pic.twitter.com/dnJQlVhEqX
Yet To Play Against: Afghanistan(9 November)
3. Australia World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Net Run Rate | +0.861 |
Australia joined, India and South Africa in the Semi-Finals after Glenn Maxwell's heroics against Afghanistan saw them win the match by three wickets.
Who will join India and South Africa in the #CWC23 semi-finals?
𝔸ℝ𝔼 𝕐𝕆𝕌 ℕ𝕆𝕋 𝔼ℕ𝕋𝔼ℝ𝕋𝔸𝕀ℕ𝔼𝔻?#CWC23 #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/DtJvdAWf8r
— ICC (@ICC) November 7, 2023
Yet To Play Against: Bangladesh (11 November)
4. New Zealand World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Net Run Rate | +0.398 |
The qualification scenario for New Zealand is as follows:
New Zealand faces two alternative paths to secure their qualification in the tournament. The first option involves winning their remaining match, which would see them accumulate 10 points. However, to guarantee qualification in this scenario, they must finish with a net run rate superior to at least one of the other teams that could also reach the 10-point mark.
On the other hand, the second route to qualification entails finishing with eight points in total. In this case, New Zealand can secure a place in the next stage if they maintain a net run rate superior to all other teams that also end with eight points. This places significant emphasis on net run rate as a pivotal factor in determining their advancement in the competition.
Yet To Play Against: Sri Lanka (9 November)
5. Pakistan World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Net Run Rate | +0.036 |
The qualification scenario for Pakistanis is as follows:
Pakistan's journey to securing a spot in the tournament's next stage unfolds in two distinct scenarios. Firstly, if Pakistan clinches victory in their remaining match, resulting in a cumulative 10 points, they can position themselves for qualification. However, a critical caveat exists: they must finish with a net run rate superior to other teams, namely, New Zealand, and Afghanistan, each of which could also amass 10 points in the competition. This underscores the pivotal role that net run rate plays in determining their advancement.
A massive win for Pakistan 🎉
— ICC (@ICC) November 4, 2023
Babar Azam’s side are right back in the semi-final mix after beating New Zealand via DLS Method 👀
Read the full match report 📝⬇️#CWC23 #NZvPAKhttps://t.co/T7DFm1pnWH
Conversely, should Pakistan falter and lose their final contest against England, their path to qualification becomes more complex. In this scenario, they would need a substantial boost from their net run rate (NRR) to have any hope of finishing with eight points and securing a coveted place in the top four. This circumstance underscores the pivotal role of NRR in shaping their qualification prospects, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive effort to navigate the complexities of tournament qualification.
Yet to play Against: England (11 November)
6. Afghanistan World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Net Run Rate | -0.338 |
The qualification scenario for Afghanistan is as follows:
To secure an assured qualification, Afghanistan must win their remaining match, amassing a total of 10 points and finish with a higher Net run rate than Pakistan and New Zealand.
Even if they lose their remaining match, they must maintain a superior net run rate compared to two of the other teams, New Zealand and Pakistan, each of which could also conclude the tournament with 10 points. In this scenario, the net run rate becomes a decisive factor in shaping their qualification prospects.
Yet To Play Against: South Africa (10 November)
7. Sri Lanka World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Net Run Rate | -1.160 |
The Sri Lanka scenario for Afghanistan is as follows:
Sri- Lanka was knocked out of the tournament after their loss against Bangladesh.
Yet To Play Against: New Zealand (9 November)
8. Netherlands World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Net Run Rate | -1.398 |
The qualification scenario for the Netherlands is as follows:
The Netherlands' path to the semi-finals necessitates winning two of their remaining matches and hope for New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to lose their respective remaining matches, resulting in these teams finishing with less than eight points. Additionally, Sri Lanka must maintain a net run rate superior to the other teams also finishing with eight points.
Yet To Play Against: England (8 November), India (12 November)
9. Bangladesh World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Net Run Rate | -1.142 |
Regrettably for Bangladeshi fans, Bangladesh became the first team to be eliminated from the 2023 World Cup after enduring their sixth defeat against Pakistan. This loss extinguished their hopes of securing a place in the semi-finals.
Yet To Play Against: Australia (11 November)
10. England World Cup Semi-Final Scenario
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Net Run Rate | -1.504 |
The same goes for England who were defeated by Australia in the 36th match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by 33 runs. This means they cannot qualify for the ICC World Cup Semi-Final 2023 in any scenario.
Yet To Play Against: Netherlands (8 November), Pakistan (11 November)
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